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Manriquez speaks out about issues By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com It’s a matter of principle, said Mark Manriquez who is running for a second time against Mike Ensminger, who was elected Teller County Sheriff four years ago. This time around Manriquez is running as an unaffiliated candidate, a change from when he ran as a Republican against Ensminger, also a Republican. “First off, the office hasn’t improved. Eighty-six people have left since 2010,” he said, referring to the turnover of law enforcement officers as well as civilians in Ensminger’s administration. Manriquez has a list of negatives. “We know from the last time we ran about Mike’s lack of experience,” he said. “He said he had 27 years of law enforcement experience - we know that’s not true. He backed off that position and says now he has ‘several’ years of experience.” However, a check with press secretary for the Committee to Re-elect Mike Ensminger, offers a different scenario. “Sheriff Ensminger’s resume is very strong. The county’s top law enforcement official has 35 years of experience. He also has a bachelor’s of science degree in organizational management and human resources from Colorado Christian University,” said Mike Perini. “Here is where he has served in law enforcement: 1977 to 1979 — Anaheim Police Officer Reserve; 1979 to 1982 - City of Imperial Beach Police Officer; 1982 to 1986 — San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
deputy; 1988 to 2010 — Pikes Peak Community College & Regional Police Academy Professor of Criminal Justice; 2010 to 2014 — Teller County Sheriff.” Manriquez cites his 35 years of experience in law enforcement, 28 years with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the last six-and-a-half as a criminal investigator with the Colorado Division of Gaming. On another issue, while Manriquez is against Colorado’s gun-control laws he would enforce the law, if elected. “If you choose not to enforce that law, what other law are you not going to enforce? No, I didn’t agree with Hickenlooper’s laws but whether you have 15 rounds or 30 rounds it really doesn’t matter,” he said. “When you try to limit magazine capacity, just look at a handgun, a .45 caliber Glock or an AR-15.” If he made the laws, Manriquez would enforce punishment for crimes committed with firearms. “Unfortunately, our district attorneys and lawyers plea-bargain that away,” he said. “We can have the strictest laws on the book but if we plea bargain them away how effective are they?” The candidate questions the sheriff’s commitment to the Second Amendment. “He leads the state in discretionary revocations (of applications for gun permits). So an applicant passes all the backgrounds yet the office of the sheriff still has discretion on whether or not to issue those, based on whatever criteria he creates,” Manriquez said. “According to state statistics, Teller County is responsible for onethird of discretionary revocations.”
Mark Manriquez is going for a second chance to beat Teller County Sheriff Mike Ensminger in the November election. Photo by Pat Hill Speaking for Ensminger, Perini objected. “Concealed handgun permits can be taken by any officer in the state of Colorado and can happen anywhere in the state when an arrest is made. The permits are then turned over to the Sheriff’s office. All revocations have been a result of the card carrier being arrested for a crime. The holder can appeal and most do, pending the outcome of their criminal matter.”
ENSGMINGER RESPONDS Ensminger bristles at the criticisms. “My job as sheriff is to make this county the safest in Colorado. When I walked into
this office in 2010 we didn’t have 24/7 supervision; that was changed right away,” he said. “We have a subdivision patrol that has decreased our burglary rate. We have increased our juvenile diversion program that has been successful in turning around the lives of our youth in Teller County.”
CHOICE IS AN ISSUE IN THIS ELECTION Manriquez talks about choice. “You saw what happened to Betty Clark-Wine as the incumbent (assessor) in her own party — Manriquez continues on Page 2
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This photo of the Miners’ Hall in Victor first ran in Miners Magazine, Sept., 1902. It has been called “the most significant, historical building in the state of Colorado,” by area preservationists. Courtesy photo
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The sound of gears whirring added emphasis to the beauty of small engines of the past. As a special display during Gold Rush Days this month, the Ag and Mining Museum featured residents who explained the workings of the replicas. The museum houses several antique tractors and a lathe, a result of donations by Milford Ashworth.
Engines stand out at Gold Rush Days By Bonnie Sumner For the Courier
Victor Gold Rush Days July 18-20 are always fun for everyone, from the children panning for gold in a huge trough set up in the street to the burly men competing in the mining-equipment competition. An exhibit that may have been overlooked by some was the display of amazing small replicas of working engines. Inside the cavernous Ag and Mining Museum, mostlyretired gentlemen proudly explained the time and precision work that went into each of their fully-working models.
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The little machine is a replica of a working engine. The machine was part of the exhibit at Gold Rush Days in Victor the weekend of July 18-20. Photos by Bonnie Sumner
Lightning strikes Miners Union Hall By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com The historic Miners Union Hall in Victor was nearly destroyed in a fire that started around 2 pm. July 26. According to Deb Downs, Victor city manager, by Monday morning the walls of the hall were starting to buckle. The unofficial cause of the fire was a lightning strike, Downs said. Barbara McMillan owns the building and spent the weekend watching the destruction as fire crews from Victor, Cripple Creek, Four Mile, Divide and Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District helped battle the blaze. By Sunday morning, the fire was out but there were hot spots throughout the building, Downs said. . Downs credits the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. for providing a major source of water for the firefighters. “Without the mine, I’m not sure the fire could have been put out,” Downs said. “The mine also brought in a diesel truck to support the firefighters.” As of Monday morning, residents of Victor and Goldfield were advised to boil their drinking water. As well, water was available at the Victor Fire Station. Built in 1899, the union hall is a critical piece of Victor’s history.
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they force her out of the caucus process, then she has to petition on and, after petitioning on, she wins. So what’s wrong with that picture? We have 100 people in the caucus process decide the elector for 17,000 voters. “When was the last time you saw a choice in November? Decades?” Laurie Glauth, chair of the Teller County Democrats, agrees. “We deserve the best we can possibly get and we all deserve a choice,” she said. “It shouldn’t matter, in key positions, if you have an ‘R’ or a ‘D’ behind your name. And the sheriff’s office is one of those examples.” Glauth supports Manriquez, as she did four years ago. “I think Mark’s ability to manage, teach, train, inspire and cultivate young officers to be an integral part of the community will be his strength,” she said. ‘We deserve to have a qualified caring sheriff. I think we deserve integrity and transparency.” Glauth, too, is concerned about turnover in the sheriff’s office. “We have people leaving — of course, pay is part of it,” she said. “But if they have pride in their jobs and are part of the community, they’re going to stay where they are respected and have leadership that supports, teaches and trains — then guess what? You won’t have a turnover rate.” In the long run, Glauth said, the sheriff’s office is about community, about bringing people together. “I think a sheriff’s department is key to the overall health and wellbeing. I think community emanates from officers being a part of your community.”
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Landowner must pony up By Pat Hill
phill@colorado communitymedia.com Teller County commissioners spared no sympathy for Walgreen’s in Woodland Park last week. To a tax-abatement request by the owner of the land, Mark Dettenrieder, Dave Paul and Norm Steen just said no. Walgreen’s leases the land on Paradise Circle. The vote to deny the request for abatement was at the recommendation of Teller County Assessor Betty Clark-Wine who valued the property at $1, 561,735 for the years 2011 and 2012. The landowner’s estimate was $894,562. As a result of the commissioners’ vote to deny the request, Walgreen’s’ tax bill for 2011 will be $38,243, and
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As the tiny gears whirred, some powered by compressed air instead of steam, they actually sounded like full-size machines at work, including one that was identical to the unmistakable roar of a Harley Davidson It’s difficult to say which was more fun, watching, the wide-eyed children observing these miniature wonders, or the obvious beaming pride of their creators.
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The interior of an old-time engine attracted attention during Victor Gold Rush Days at the Ag and Mining Museum. Photos by Bonnie Sumner
for 2012, $41,010. Clark-Wine based her recommendation on the market approach and the sales of four similar Walgreen’s’ stores in El Paso and Fremont counties. Kendra Goldstein, vice president of Sterling Property Tax Specialists in Denver, represented the landowner and argued her case via the telephone at the meeting July 24. While she protested the market approach, commission chair Dave Paul was unconvinced. “It’s difficult to do this by phone; I really regret that you couldn’t make it,” he said, after listening to Goldstein’s arguments in favor of the abatement. “The market has experienced a cliff due to the delay in the sales and that cliff was driven off,” Paul said. “Approximately 50 percent of the new large construction in the city of
Woodland Park along the commercial corridor where this building sits actually changed hands through foreclosure during that period of time. Sales were not available for the period you’re discussing, which is why there was a precipitous drop.” In the interest of trying to equalize the taxes of all commercial owners, including those who did not lose their property, Paul agreed with Clark-Wine’s recommendation. “I’m satisfied the job was done correctly; when these new sales open up you will see a considerable reduction in your tax bill for a year or two until the market recovers. And, as far as I’m concerned, that’s about as good as it’s going to get.” The vote was unanimous; and there was no argument from Goldstein after the vote.
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Re-zone requested for parts of Tamarac Owner hopes to make properties more marketable By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
Eight lots in Tamarac Tech Park Filing No. 5 are currently zoned Heavy Service Commercial/Light Industrial but Laurence Sheerin, owner of Mountain Starr Investments, wants to change some of the lot lines and zones to make them more marketable. This request brought Sheerin and several neighboring property owners to the Woodland Park Planning Commission on July 24. The lots are located off Colorado 67 almost directly across the highway from the Sunnywood and Reserve at Tamarac subdivisions. As neighbors to the properties in question, Commissioners Tom Rollinger and Charles Schroeder left council chambers, saying they would not be able to make unbiased decisions. Tamarac Tech Park is home to Rocky Mountain Motor Works (now Colorado Springs Christian School), an office building, Woodland Fitness, Rampart Surveys and O’Keefe Ceramics. Nearby are the Woodland Park Police Station, Post Office and Shining Mountain Golf Course. All neighboring single-family residences are located across the highway or beyond the
fairways. City Planning Director Sally Riley said there is little demand for industry and heavy service properties this far from railroads and Interstates. Sheerin started talking to the planning department in 2009 about zoning changes but was encouraged to wait until the city completed its comprehensive plan and the economy started to turn around. If Sheerin’s request is approved by city council, lots 1, 2 and 4 would become half-acre lots but would keep their current zoning. Lot 3 would keep its current size and zoning. Lot 5, 6.68 acres, would be rezoned Multi Family Residential Suburban for the construction of up to 53 units. Lot 6, 7 acres, and lot 7, 5.44 acres, would be rezoned Multi Family Residential Urban and would accommodate up to 140 units and 1o8 units respectively. Lot 8, 2.21 acres located at the corner of Tamarac Parkway and Colo. 67, would be rezoned Neighborhood Commercial. HSC/LI zones allow a variety of manufacturing and service industries, including contractor and construction businesses, repair shops, truck and trailer rentals; heavy equipment sales, repair and storage; light manufacturing and industrial facilities, parking lots and wholesale distribution centers. Sexually oriented businesses would also be permitted but not within 200 feet of a school, childcare facility, church or residence.
Permitted uses in Neighborhood Commercial zones include clinics, small retail shops, offices, service and repair facilities and childcare services. The city’s zoning matrix, which shows what is and isn’t permitted in each zone, is available in Chapter 18 of the city code at www.city-woodlandpark.org. As for the multi-family zones, Riley said “multi-family” could include duplexes and townhomes but could also include apartment buildings. She added that rentals make up only 10 percent of the city’s housing stock. Building all 301 units that would be allowed on these lots would raise that to 20 percent. The state average is 30 percent. Neighbors voiced little concern about the commercial zones, except to say that the city should fill empty commercial properties downtown first. They did, however, oppose multi-family housing, which the applicant called “workforce housing” and the neighbors called “low-income housing.” Commissioners Marti Propes and Phil Mella said workforce housing would provide homes for working families, including fire fighters, police officers and teachers. Commissioner Geoff Watson said it would provide housing for the “senior tsunami” to come. Commission chair Jon DeVaux said there is a big difference between workforce housing and welfare housing. Neighbors cited concerns about water and wastewater, noise, light pollution,
blowing trash, traffic and children. Several asked the city to make sure the city’s other multi-family zoned areas are built out before any such development takes place in Tamarac Tech Park. However, Dennis Wilson had a different slant. He said building more apartments would make Woodland Park a more welcoming community, adding: “What brings business to a community is people. If people live here, their revenue stays here. I also don’t get the noise issue. These people won’t be rioting in the streets, they’ll be living their lives just as we are.” In answer to some of the concerns, Riley said water taps are sold on a first come, first served basis and only as long as water is available, DeVaux said the local school district needs more families with children and Watson said in a free-market, the city can’t control when private property is developed. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval of the new lot lines and the rezoning. These items will go to city council for first reading on Aug. 7 and for public hearing on Sept. 4. Commissioners tabled two items, an addition of U-Haul Truck and Trailer service at Fred’s Towing and an 800-squarefoot expansion at Lichina Automotive and recommended approval of a preliminary plat extension for the Top of Paradise at the request of Park State Bank & Trust.
U.S. House votes to ease up on banks that fund pot business Staff Report The U.S. House on July 16 passed a measure to ease penalties on banks that provide financial services for marijuana businesses. A bipartisan amendment to the annual Financial Services appropriations bill prevents the Treasury Department from using funds to penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses that operate in states like Colorado, where pot sales are legal.
Even though many states now allow retail or medical marijuana sales, the drug is still illegal under federal law. That results in legal pot businesses having to resort to cashonly transactions because many banks won’t do business with them, out of fear of federal prosecution. “Passage of this amendment is a positive step forward for financial institutions and for legitimate marijuana businesses,” said U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, through an emailed statement. Perlmutter was one of the sponsors of the amendment. “Legal marijuana businesses
are subject to greater risks and penalties because they do not have access to the banking system. We need to bridge the gap between state and federal law in order to reflect the reality of the situation in a growing number of states.” Perlmutter is also the sponsor of a separate piece of legislation that would give explicit legal clearance for banks to do business with pot stores. However, that legislation doesn’t look to be going anywhere this year. Congress’s inaction to deal with marijuana banking issues prompted state lawmakers to pass a bipartisan bill at the Leg-
islature this year that allows pot businesses to enter into banking co-operatives. In spite of state lawmakers’ efforts, “(marijuana) banking needs a federal solution,” said Michael Elliott, executive director of Colorado’s Marijuana Industry Group. “A lack of basic banking services such as checking and merchant services has caused serious public safety and accountability issues that arise from this being a cashdominant industry,” Elliott said.
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THINGS TO DO EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis.
Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. Vendors include potters, photographers, jewelry designers, painters, woodworkers and more. An hourly drawing will take place. Admission is free.
organizations and how the public can assist them. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. A light lunch will be provided. The symposium will end by 2 p.m. Register at htsymposium@gmail.com or call the church office at 687-3868. The symposium is free and open to the public.
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HISTORY EXHIBIT “Lamps, Lanterns and Life before Elec-
CRITTER RESCUE Dinosaur Resource Center presents its
HOLISTIC HEALING Practitioners from the Wholistic
tricity” will be on display through July at the Woodland Park Public Library, on the second floor, just outside the Colorado Room. The exhibit features portable lighting devices that were used in Ute Pass from the 1910s to the 1940s. Coal oil lamps, kerosene lamps, and battery powered lanterns are on display, along with carbide lamps used by Colorado miners. Learn more about the history and use of coal, kerosene, and battery power. The exhibit also features local memories of lantern use and early electricity, and the early days of the Intermountain Rural Electric Association.
AUG. 2 GOSPEL SINGING Don and Donna Mohl have traveled around the country since 1988 sharing the love of Jesus through song. Their music is a blend of mountain style and folk-style gospel. Hear them sing and stay for fellowship dinner after at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at Woodland Park SDA Church, 1000 State Highway 67 North, Woodland Park. Contact Anna at extramile4you@msn.com or 719-687-4394. Go to www.folkmountaingospel.com. AUG. 2 BRONC DAY Green Mountain Falls plans its 76th annual
Bronc Day. Festivities begin at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the firehouse. Vendor and food booths open at 9 a.m. and the parade is at 10 a.m. Family entertainment includes duckie races, bounce house, games and a 20-foot slide for the kids. Western Entertainer Buck Goucher and members of the Colorado Springs Indian Center will perform throughout the day. The fun lasts until 3 p.m. Admission is free.
AUG. 2 ARCHERY DAY Family archery day, a free event from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, is fun for the whole family on 40-plus acres outside Victor. Bows and arrows provided for all ages and abilities. Enjoy shooting at targets on two trails through the forest. Also archery golf and aerial birds. Instruction available. Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, plates provided. Bring a potluck side dish. Registration and map available online at www.archerySTACK.net, or call Kirk and Betty Crawford at 689-3300.
AUG. 2-3 ARTS FESTIVAL The 29th Mountain Arts Festival is Saturday,
critter rescue roundup from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. The event has grown each year with many animal rescue and support groups, including Standing Bear, founder of the Thelma and Flash Hedgehog Rescue. See live wolves up close, and enjoy some good food. Four free admissions for a later visit to the museum if you adopt an animal. Go to www.rmdrc.com.
AUG. 3, Aug. 17 GYMKHANA UTE Pass Saddle Club Gymkhana is Sunday, Aug. 3. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Cowboy church is at 8:30 a.m. First event is at 10 a.m. Future events are Aug. 17, Aug. 31, Sept. 14. Contact 719-687-9975 or e-mail info@ wpsaddleclub.com. AUG. 5 BOOK CLUB Woodland Park Public Library’s book club will
read and discuss “Dove Keepers,” by Alice Hoffman. Club meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the library. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 117.
AUG. 5 CYCLING CLUB Mountain Top Cycling Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Big Dog Sandwiches in the Gold Hill Square Shopping center, behind Wendy’s in Woodland Park. Big Dog Sandwiches is a club sponsor for 2014. The club welcomes guest speaker Denise Syms from the Women’s Mountain Bike Association. Syms is coordinating the Monday Night Beir Werks Run and Ride Mountain Bike Rides along with David Kreigshauser, club president. Big Dog Sandwiches is a new restaurant and has offered to stay open later that night just to accommodate the cycling club. The club will review the upcoming Pro Challenge, Victor Mountain bike camp for youths and Bike the Night ride details. Hear the latest updates on the cycling tours in Colorado. There will be door prizes at the close of the meeting and much more. Visit www. mountaintopcyclingclub.com or call Debbie 719-687-2489. AUG. 9 HUMAN TRAFFICKING Mountain View United Methodist
Church, 11o1 Rampart Range Road, plans a symposium on human trafficking Saturday, Aug. 9. Speakers from prominent local organizations combating human trafficking and restoring life to its victims will present information about their
Networking Community invite you to experience the benefits of holistic services on a first come, first served donation basis from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 12. You may choose from psychic guidance, touch and no touch Reiki, sound healing; gluten free tips; life coaching and power prayer; Wholistic Networking Community. AARF, Adoptable Animal Rescue Force, a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue group located in a Divide, will be the beneficiary of your donations. Venue: Mountain View United Methodist Church is at 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park. Call Shari Billger, 719-748-3412.
AUG. 14 DRIVER SAFETY AARP’s driver safety program is offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave. Registration is required. AARP members cost $15; non-members cost $20. Call 719687-9281 ext. 113 for reservations.
enough to reveal the countless stars that once lit the night for our ancestors. Programs are from 8-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22; and from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Call 719-748-3253, ext. 122 or 202, or go to www.nps.gov/flfo.
AUG. 22-23 DINNER THEATER The drama club presents “Cowgirl Cookie and the Mysterious Disappearance of Grandma Sugar” at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at Florissant Grange Hall. No reservations required. A dinner theater performance is at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Reservations required for the Aug. 23 show. Call 719-748-3939 for details and reservations. AUG. 30 NATIVE AMERICAN Day On the front plaza at the Dinosaur Resource Center, the Seven Falls Indian Dancers will perform Native American dancing (weather permitting) at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Native American art, jewelry and crafts will be displayed. See some wolves up close with Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation and enjoy some good food. Come and join the fun. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. Go to www.rmdrc.com. THROUGH AUGUST
SUPPORT GROUP The Woodland Park Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, in the boardroom of the Woodland Park Library. The group also will meet Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15.
YOGA HIKES Ranger Denise Ackart from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument leads yoga hikes from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through August. Meet at the visitor center. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with flexible soles, and don’t forget to bring water. Go to http://www.nps. gov/flfo/parknews/yoga-hikes.htm.
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STREET DANCE The Jeffrey Alan Band will perform at the Community Street Dance from 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Ute Pass Cultural Center Pavilion. Admission is free. Event is sponsored by the Ute Pass Saddle Club. Call 719-687-9975 or e-mail info@wpsaddleclub.com.
WILDFLOWER WALKS Join Ranger Shawn and learn about the colorful world of wildflowers. Programs take place Sundays through Aug. 31. Meet at 9 a.m. at the visitor center. Bring water, snacks, and layered clothing. Call 719-748-3253 or go to www.nps.gov/flfo.
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WHOLISTIC WELLNESS Area practitioners from the Wholistic Networking Community present a wholistic wellness program from 11-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Rampart Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. This month, the group welcomes Jimena Yantorno, a healer from Colombia. For information, or to RSVP, call 719-963-4405.
COMMUNITY MEETING The Divide Planning Committee plans a community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Little Chapel in Divide. The committee will discuss what it has done in 2014 and will elect members. Anyone who lives in the Divide region of Teller County is encouraged to attend. Go to www.DividePlanning.org for details.
AUG. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15
AUG. 22, Sept. 12
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ASTRONOMY PROGRAM Join Ranger Leo Sack and see the night sky the way it used to look before city lights crowded out the stars. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers an ideal balance between convenient location and a sky dark
GUITAR, VOCALS Ted Newman entertains with his guitar and vocals from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at The Pantry in Green Mountain Falls. Call 719-6849018 for details and reservations.
Join us for lunch! Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Holiday Inn at E-470 & Parker
Road, 19308 Cottonwood Drive, Parker
Intermountain Rural Electric Association will host a Congressional Current Events Discussion for IREA Members only, featuring: The Ute Pass Social Club, a local women’s organization, recently held elections for their 2014-2015 Executive Officers. In the photo, are (from left to right) Florence Cooper, President; Lydia Eells, Vice President; Mary Jewell, Treasurer; and Marcia Myers, Secretary. Courtesy photo
Congressional District 6 Representing IREA’s Adams & Arapahoe County service territory
Club selects officers Staff report
Topics Will Include: · Job Growth and the Economy · Healthcare
The Ute Pass Social Club, a local women’s organization, recently held elections for their 2014-2015 Executive Officers. The officers are: Florence Cooper, president; Lydia Eells, vice president, Marcia Myers,
secretary; and Mary Jewell, treasurer. The Ute Pass Social Club provides social opportunities for female adults living within the Ute Pass area. For more information, feel free to contact the president, Florence Cooper, at 719687-3893.
· Colorado’s Energy Future · · Other Items of Interest
Lunch is FREE and space is limited. RSVP today! (see details below) Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Lunch & Program: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by August 1, 2014 to: Leslie Worthington at lworthington@irea.coop or (720) 733-5478.
Tabeguache dancers will perform locally Pikes Peak is sacred in Ute tradition as their place of origin. The Pikes Peak Historical Society recognizes this and returns the descendants of these famous chiefs to the area each year. Join these Tabeguache
dancers for a performance of traditional Ute dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Call 719-748-3253, Ext. 122 or 202 or visit the website at nps.gov/flfo.
HAVE A LEGISLATIVE QUESTION? Email Colorado Community Media Legislative Reporter Vic Vela at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com or call him at 303-566-4132.
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AREA CLUBS EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. POLITICAL TELLER COUNTY Democratic Party (TellerDems) invites interested persons to attend its 2014 informational and educational programs, as well as community events. For details about the TellerDems calendar of activities, call Mrs. Ellen Haase, 719-687-1813. TELLER COUNTY Republicans meets at 7 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Comyomunity Center in Divide next to the Conoco. Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http://www.tellergop.org.
TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL Coordinating Council of Teller County meets at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. PROFESSIONAL DIVIDE CHAMBER of Commerce. Contact president Lisa Lee
at 719-686-7587 for meeting dates and times.
COMPUTER CLASSES. The Woodland Park Public Library
offers computer basics, Internet basics, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Digital Photo Management classes. Some classes have prerequisites, and registration is required for all. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 106 to register.
PIKES PEAK Workforce Center offers monthly classes on topics such as resume writing, interview skills and more. Workshops are free and take place at the main office, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1107, Colorado Springs. Call 719-667-3730 or go to www.ppwfc.org. TELLER BUSINESS Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandparkprinter.com or Mike Hazelwood at 719-473-5008 TELLER NETWORKING Team meet from 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Thursdays at Denny’s Restaurant in Woodland Park. TNT is a local businesses owners networking group working to pass leads and help each others’ businesses grow. Join us to learn more or call Vickie at 719-748-1274.
RECREATION
Family Resource Center offer six-week classes to help you with the challenges of living with this ongoing health condition. Participants learn how to control their blood glucose, prevent complications, and cope with the stress of having a chronic health condition. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416 or visit www.cpteller.org or www.co.teller. co.us/PublicHealth for information and a list of classes in your neighborhood. Suggested donation $35.
JAM NIGHT. The Grange Hall is open from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday for the Jammers music and potluck. This is a great night and the place to be on Thursdays. The music is always different depending on who and how many musicians show up. We always have fun, good food and dancing. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session. If you are not a musician, come for a social evening out to meet other community members. Call 719-748-0358. KARATE PLUS meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake George Bible Church. The class includes Japanese karate and jujitsu, Okinawan weapons, padded sparring and Judo throws. Self-defense is also taught. The program is Biblebased. Black belt instruction. KP has been in the Ute Pass area for more than 16 years. Low rates. Ages 5 through adult. Two free lessons. For more information call Ken at 719-687-1436. KP is nonprofit and non-denominational.
YOGA CLASSES are offered at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a senior class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Certified instructor. Everyone welcome. Call Debbie at 719-748-3678 for information.
MOTHER BEAR Self-Defense offers Krav Maga classes from
9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment on Thursdays on the second floor of the Corner Dance Studio in Woodland Park. Mother Bear also offers women’s self-defense classes for groups of three or more. Contact Wendy at 719-323-7949 for information.
PIKES PEAK Plein Air Painters offers year-round artistic
at Corner Street, 500 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Mindfullness-centered practice aimed at relaxation, focus, gentle movement. Contact Chrissy Bensen, with bStill Integrative Wellness LLC at 719-510-2743 (www.bStillyoga.com) before attending for the first time to reserve a spot; after that, just drop in. Cost is $7 per class.
activities, painting on locations, social activities pertaining to the visual arts and art shows. The group is open to anyone interested in learning to paint or to improve their painting skills. Come be my guest. Contact Kenneth Shanika at 303-647-1085 or ShanikaStudio@aol.com, or go to www.ThePikesPeakPleinAirPainters.com
EXERCISE CLASSES offered for free through Community Partnership Family Resource Center’s Healthy Living Programs. Locations of classes are throughout Teller County. Visit www. cpteller.org under “Get Healthy Challenge” or email Kathy at Kathy@cpteller.org for more information.
TAI CHI is offered for free at 9 a.m. Mondays at the Florissant Public Library. Call Pam Powers, 719-748-3378 or Judy Ross, 719-686-9122.
FLORISSANT GRANGE Hall is available for events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and memorials. The Florissant Grange Hall, also known as the Old School House in Florissant, is a historic building built in 1887 and 1888. School started in the school in 1889 and continued through 1960, which creates an interesting historic atmosphere. The Old School House sits on 2-plus acres and weather permitting the grounds can be used as well. Call 719-748-5004 and leave a message to arrange a time to visit the Grange Hall and reserve this space for your event.
TAI CHI is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs resource room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122.
GENTLE YOGA with Nancy Stannard is offered at 5:30
p.m. Wednesdays, and at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Safe, fun and accessible for all. Flexibility, breathing, balance and gentle strengthening. Contact Nancy Stannard nancystannard55@ gmail.com before first class and see gentleyoga4healing.com for information.
GET IN shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership. The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships are available. Call 719-689-3514. FRONT RANGE Fencing Club. Learn to fence class for children
and adults. Meets at Discovery Canyon Campus. Visit http:// frontrangefencing.tripod.com/ Advanced competitive lessons available too.
HEALTHIER LIVING Colorado, Diabetes Self-Management Workshop. Learn the skills needed to manage your diabetes. Teller County Public Health and Community Partnership
WOODLAND PARK Saddle Club, providing community camaraderie among humans and horses since 1947, sponsors gymkhanas, jackpots, dances, barbecues, parades, trail rides and more. Join us. For information, contact info@wpsaddleclub.com. Visit www.wpsaddleclub.com.
THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at the Community Center, Lake George. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. until May, when it changes to 9 a.m. to accommodate a field trip in conjunction with the regular meeting. There is always a program or field trip.
CHRISTIAN YOGA is offered at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sundays
Old School House) is open from 6-9 pm for the Jammers Music and Pot Luck. This is a happening place to be on Thursday evenings. Sometimes we have more musicians than people and sometimes we have more people than the hall can hold, but no matter what, we have fun and great music and fabulous food. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session and if you are not a musician, come for the social evening out. Call 719-748-0358.
WOODLAND PARK Ceili Club hast monthly ceilis (“kaylees”), which is Irish for a dance party. The purpose is to bring social Irish dance to the Teller County community. These ceilis are open to the public, with no dance experience required. The dances are taught as part of the event. Visit www.mountaineire.org and see the Ceili Club tab, or call 686-1325.
WOODLAND PARK Wind Symphony, under the direction of Craig Harms, rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Woodland Park Middle School band room. All instrumental musicians are welcome. Visit www.woodlandparkwindsymphony. com to learn more about this ensemble and other musical groups which are part of the Woodland Park Wind Symphony, Woodland Winds, Woodland Brass Quintet and Brass Choir and the Swing Factory Big Band. Craig can also be reached at 719-687-2210.
ages 13 and older. Classes focus on traditional oil painting skills, but also include other artistic mediums including drawing, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Classes are two and a half hours and are offered Mondays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Days may change to meet students’ needs. Classes are taught by professional artist Kenneth Shanika. Contact 303-647-1085, ShanikaStudio@aol.com or www.ShanikaFineArts.com.
EVERY THURSDAY all year the Florissant Grange Hall (The
UTE PASS Historical Society Main Office and book store are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays in the Museum Center building at History Park, 231 E. Henrietta, next to the Woodland Park Library. Tours of History Park are available during these hours. A $5 donations is appreciated. Call 719-686-7512 at least 15 minutes before a tour. Go to utepasshistoricalsociety.org.
THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club Youth Program for Earth Science Education, Peblepups, meets from 6-6:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Lake George Community Center on Hwy 24 on the east side of Lake George. The program is free to students age 8-18. Each session discusses a separate aspect of Earth science or mineral collecting. Warm weather will allow field trips on weekends. Further information from Steve Veatch 719-748-5010 or John Rakowski 719-748-3861 or at LGGMClub.org.
THE MOUNTAIN Top Cycling club holds monthly meetings for bicyclist of all types and skill levels. The club meets at different locations on the first Tuesday of the month. Membership fee is $25 for individual and $40 for family. We have guest speakers, presentations and door prizes. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Social time at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.mountaintopcyclingclub.com or write us Mountain Top Cycling Club P.O.Box 843 Woodland Park CO 80866. For more information, call Debbie at 719-687-2489.
ART CLASSES are offered year-round at Shanika Studio for
tour of Woodland Park which meets at the Museum Center at 10:30. The Museum Center at History Park is located at 231 E. Henrietta Avenue in Woodland Park, next to the library. For information, contact UPHS at 719-686-7512 or check out our website: www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org. Also, like us on Facebook.
TAI CHI is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/Four Mile
Fire Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861.
YOGA CLASSES are offered in Woodland Park. All levels are welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information. YOGA FOR Every Body 2014 yoga classes offered at various locations in the Pikes Peak area. All classes free or by donation. Call Stacy for more information at 719-689-5745 or email namastacy15@gmail.com. XINGYI IS offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816-260-8595 for information. SOCIAL A COURSE in Miracles classes meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Woodland Park. Call 719-286-8421 or e-mail lynnzina@aol. com for information. ABOVE THE Clouds Cruisers meet the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Ave., Woodland Park. For information contact Marsh at 719-687-1058. AMERICAN LEGION Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about three miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http://post1980.org. AMERICAN LEGION Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek. APPLY SPIRITUAL laws as taught by the Ascended Masters for the achievement of personal and global freedom, love, peace and abundance. Free study group meets every Saturday in Woodland Park. For information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823 or miraclesofwellness@gmail.com.
TAI CHI is offered from 9-10 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland
ART RECEPTION Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park.
TAI CHI, Sun Style 73 Forms, is offered from 10-11 a.m.
BILL HARPER, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4-7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere.
Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Penny Brandt, 719-687-1848 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633.
TELLER COUNTY Shooting Society, an organization establishing a new gun range in Teller County, meets the second Saturday of every other month at the Divide Community Center and the Elks Club in Victor. The club has 52 members and expects to grow substantially once ground breaks in the spring. All of the political hurdles are completed and all of the necessary applications have all been approved. Go to www. tcss-co.org. THERAPEUTIC YOGA-BASED stress-reduction classes offered from 5-6 p.m. Sundays in Woodland Park. Welcoming, fun, and affordable. Cost is $7 per class. See www.bStillcounseling.com or contact Chrissy Bensen, MA-MFT, 719-510-2743 for details. TELLER COUNTY 4-H Shooting Sports Club meets the first Sunday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC) in Divide at 4 p.m. 4-H projects/disciplines covered by the club: .22 and Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, and Air Pistol. For more information about the club meetings or project/ discipline practices, contact Bob Tyler, 719-748-1335 or eagle3tyler@gmail.com. For 4-H enrollment contact Mark Platten at 719-686-7961. THURSDAY NIGHT Beginners Book Study meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park Community Church. Email gclark25@live.com for information. UTE PASS Historical Society offers free tours (donations gratefully accepted) of History Park every second Saturday of the month from June through September. History Park is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come tour our old buildings, and learn some of the history of Ute Pass. We also offer a walking
COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “B” is looking for civic minded people who wish to volunteer and contribute to their community. We primarily serve Teller and Park counties, and assist other troops throughout the state. Troop B meets at 6
p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Highland Bible Church, 800 Research Drive, Woodland Park. We are an allvolunteer organization that is recognized as an auxiliary law enforcement agency by the state of Colorado. We assist law enforcement agencies, forest service, and search and rescue organizations. Experience is not necessary, just a willingness to contribute to your community. To volunteer, or for more information, contact us through www.coloradoranger.org.
COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “I” is looking for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank’s drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@ coloradoranger.org. CRIPPLE CREEK Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry C. “June” Hack Arena in City Park. The club is free and offers an opportunity to meet with acquaintances and make new friends. DIVIDE PLAYGROUP meets from 9-10: 30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Community Partnership in Divide. Ffdd program. Call 686-0705 more more info. Drop-ins welcome. DOLL LOVERS of Teller County are invited to meetings at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. A variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Nancy at 719-390-8098. FLORISSANT GRANGE No. 420 meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the Grange. Call 719-748-0358. THE FLORISSANT Library Book Club welcomes all book readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939. GOLD CAMP Victorian Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Cripple Creek and the surrounding area. The Society plays a role in Cripple Creek’s historic events, celebrations, and festivals, including Donkey Derby Days, the Gold Camp Christmas, the Mt. Pisgah Speaks cemetery tour, the Salute To American Veterans, and many others. The Gold Camp Victorian Society also supports events in other communities in Teller County. The Society also sponsors a Victorian ball as well as a Victorian tea each year, both of which are open to members and non-members alike. Gold Camp Victorian Society members can be seen dressed in period attire welcoming visitors to Cripple Creek on Saturday afternoons during the summer months. The Society also includes the “Smokin’s Guns” club which presents historically-based skits and other entertainment during local events and festivals. The Gold Camp Victorian Society meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Persons interested in participating as members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society are encouraged to call 689-0907 for more information. HELP U Club meets the third Thursday of every month. Pot luck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. We help people and other nonprofits in Teller County and the Lake George area of Park County. Meetings are at the Lake George Community Center. Information: Joan 719-689-2486 or Help U Club, 1054 High Chateau Road, Florissant, CO 80816. ITALIAN CLUB If you love family, socializing and culture, then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you. Membership is open to men and women. More information at www. sonofitalypp.com. JOIN US to knit, crochet or craft every Monday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your projects. Meet new and old friends. Instructions are provided for free. Meeting are at Cripple Creek Coffee at Aspen Mine Center. KIWANIS CLUB of Ute Pass/Woodland Park meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s. Call 719-687-5534. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the Clubs continues on Page 7
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The horror of being kidnapped and used as a slave is in the eyes of this woman whose photo is on a website devoted to photos of people who have been caught in slavery.
A WAKE-UP CALL
Church sponsors trafficking symposium By Pat Hill
phill@colorado communitymedia.com
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n a world where children are kidnapped and held in slavery, sexually abused, robbed and beaten, a symposium next month at Mountain View Methodist Church is intended to be a wake-up call for the complacent. The statistics are startling. A $32 billion business that has enslaved 21 million people worldwide, human trafficking occurs, not only in Southeast Asia and India, but in every state in the United States. Recently, the crimes have reached Teller County. “This is what we’re starting to see — it’s not ‘over there’ or ‘down there,’ it’s up here. And we’re seeing the fallout,” said Sibley Savoy, a volunteer with Teller County Victim Advocate whose director is Jan McKamy. Jarred by the stories of tragedy, Savoy, the Rev. Diane Bell, Stephanie Witman, Sam and Elaine Gould initiated the symposium which features speakers dedicated to helping the victims. Savoy has been called out twice recently in the middle of the night to talk to young women caught in the slavery trap. “We’re seeing the result of human trafficking; if there’s no treatment or therapy they keep getting re-victimized,” Savoy said. In a time when evil shakes the foundation of civilization, human traffick-
ing is the latest predatory method of making money. “With drugs, you have to keep buying them; with women, you can buy one or just pick one up,” Savoy said. Human trafficking is the difference between an investment and a sale, said Sam Gould. “If you’re running guns, you sell the guns and they’re gone,” he said. “But if you get a woman, or a young boy, you can traffic over and over again.” Teller County is a natural for hiding away. “There are a lot of little houses stuck back in the woods,” Witman said. Potential victims exhibit red flags and victims show signs of having been kidnapped into slavery. “Traffickers look in shopping malls — they have an eye for vulnerable kids,” Savoy said. Most victims have little or no education, have trust and emotional issues and many are runaways living on the streets. To ensnare the victim, traffickers often threaten the victim’s families, forcing the girl to acquiesce. Through the four speakers, the symposium is intended to raise awareness while at the same time reinforce the idea that, despite the prevalence of evil, there are saviors. The speakers: • Jason Korth, founder of Restore Innocence, which provides mentoring programs and shelter opportunities for victims. • Pati Nuce, director of operations for Sarah’s Home in Colorado Springs,
These photos were taken from a human-trafficking, non copyrighted, website. The unidentified woman has been branded as a slave. Courtesy photos a therapeutic home for survivors • Sam Stephenson, director of fundraising for Exodus Road, a worldwide rescue operation founded by Matt and Laura Parker • Betty Edwards, chair of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado. “The subject is deep in our Methodist roots. John Wesley on his deathbed wrote a letter of encouragement to William Wilberforce in England who fought against the slave trade for decades and finally won,” Bell said. “It’s
who we are as Methodists.” “We believe that the church needs to be involved in the issues of the day,” Gould added. The Human Trafficking Symposium is from 8:30 to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at Mountain View United Methodist Church. The event is free to the public and refreshments will be served. For reservations, call 687-3868 or email hysymposium@gmail.com. “I hope that people who attend will take this as something they want to get involved in,” Bell said.
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BUSINESS BUZZ
Brooke and Sterling, 16, and 14, respectively, enjoy mint chocolate and Valencia orange sorbet at the new yogurt shop in downtown Woodland Park, Rainbow Twist Frozen Yogurt. The shop is open seven days. Ellen Zhu owns the shop. Photo by Pat Hill
The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 686-6458. April McMicken and Summit Beauty School host Military Wives/Females Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8. The event features free haircuts for all active and non-active military females. ”We just want to show our appreciation for the hard work they do for the freedom we have,” McMicken said. The school is at 110 W. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Kellie Case, former finance officer for the city of Woodland Park, has opened Case Consulting, LLC. For information, call 291-0951 or email kcase@caseconsultingllc. com. Tony and Christina Vilgiate have purchased The Historic Ute
Inn in Woodland Park from Mike Mueller. Hard copies of the Downtown Development Authority newsletter are available at Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, Park State, Vectra and Peoples National banks, The Cowhand, Tweeds Fine Furnishings, Vintage Vines/ Curves, Joanie’s Bakery and Delicastessen, Alpine Firearms, Woodland Park library, City Hall and the DDA cabin. For information, call 687-6954 or email clindholm@city-woodlandpark.org. Irene Tanis, Jennifer Erdley, Stephanie Tanis, ReMax Performance; Jason Roshek, Sharon Roshek, Shawn Keehn, Coldwell Banker; and Lenore Hotchkiss, Lenore Hotchkiss Realty, are among the Pikes Peak Region’s Top producers, recognition established by Empire Title.
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WORLD, ONE child and one community at a time. THE LADIES of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at noon, the second Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9157. LAKE GEORGE Fire Protection District Auxiliary meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Station No. 1 at the corner of Hwy. 24 and County Road 90. THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Lake George Community Center. Mineral topics will be discussed but no field trips until spring. Call 719-748-3861. MODA U meets at 1 p.m. at Nuts ‘n Bolts Needleworks, 200 S. Chestnut, Woodland Park. Quilters from novice to professional share their craft and get all the latest info about fabrics and notions. Call 719-687-2272. THE MOUNTAIN Artists meets from 9-10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. Call 719-6871374 or visit www.TheMountainArtists. com. The nonprofit group was established to promote, encourage and support the making and showing of visual arts in Teller County-Ute Pass area.
Club International, which is the largest worldwide service organization in the world. Our annual fundraiser is the annual Donkey Basketball Tournament. Our fundraisers and service projects provide support for our local community through work projects ranging from testing preschool age kids eyes for eye disease to sponsoring special needs kids to our local Lions Camp in Woodland Park.
PIKES PEAK Plein Air Painters is a nationally recognized group of regional artists. Join the group for year-round activities, painting on location, social activities pertaining to visual arts and art shows. The group is open to anyone intersted in learning to paint or improving their painting skills. Go to www. thepikespeakpleinairpainters.com, or contact Kenneth Shanika at 303-6471085 or shanikastudio@aol.com. PIKES PEAK Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, south entrance. Rotary is a worldwide organization working on projects ranging from polio eradication internationally to bell ringing for the Salvation Army locally. Call 719-687-3611.
MOPS, MOTHERS of Preschoolers in Woodland Park, meets from 8:45-11:30 a.m two Tuesdays a month, from September to May. All mothers of children pre-birth through kindergarten are invited to join. Meetings include guest speakers, social time and creative activities. Child care is included. Register anytime online at www.utepassmops. org or call 719-687-4812.
QUILT MINISTRIES meets between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Ute Pass Cultural Center to make quilts for families that have been burned out of their homes or are in need for some other reason. The quilts are simple, machine pieced and hand-tied and are excellent projects for both new and more experienced quilters. No sewing skills necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines but machines also will be available onsite. Volunteers who don’t want to sew can still serve as cutters and pressers. This is a nondenominational group. Call 719-687-6828.
MUSIC LESSONS. Guitar, drums and
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general music lessons are now offered on Friday mornings at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Call 719-748-0358.
THE TIMBERLINE Artists meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday of each month, upstairs at the Aspen Mine Senior Center in Cripple Creek. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group. PARK AND Teller County potluck Just Folks Luncheon is at noon every third Wednesday at Lake George Community Center, 39141 US HWY 24. Call 719689-0554. PIKES PEAK Community Club meets starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide. Supper is followed by a business meeting. The public is welcome to attend. PIKES PEAK Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday in Woodland Park. Call 719-684-3081. The Pikes Peak Lions Club is part of Lions
a quilting guild for all levels. The guild meets from 1-5 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park to share quilting experiences and exchange ideas. The group also participates in projects to benefit charity organizations.
RAMPART ROCK `n’ Jazz Retro Jammers (RJs) singers rehearse Saturday afternoons in Woodland Park. Rock, soul, jazz, blues; soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists welcome in addition to keyboard or instrumental accompanists. Call 686-8228 for directions or visit www.rampartrocknjazz.com. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Chapter, 1st Clubs continues on Page 18
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L-208 was a ‘dirty word’ to miners Attorney Ken Geddes grew up in Victor during the ‘30s and ‘40s. His parents owned and published the Time Record from 1941 to 1951. Talking with Geddes a few years ago, the conversation meandered, twisted, and turned through how things have changed over the years. He brought up one of the biggest agents of change for the district. He called it by name, “L-208.” War Production Board Limitation Order L-208, issued on Oct. 8, 1942, forced the closing mines here and all over the nation. Geddes said it was basically a ‘dirty word’ in the district. During the Depression, participants in the local economy were relatively prosperous here and in other mining locales around the country, when compared to other areas that were not relying on mineral extraction. Gold production started to rise during the ‘30s because of lower operating costs. In 1929, at the pinnacle of the post World War boom, gold production nationally had reached the lowest point since 1849. But by 1935, the price of gold had increased to $35 an ounce. With higher prices and lowered costs, gold mining looked pretty good when you considered the economic slowdown in other sectors. Mining in the Colorado, Alaska, California, Arizona, South Dakota
and other areas, showed great promise until the U.S. became involved in World War II. Geddes said his parents’ newspaper was a daily until that time but went to a weekly as the local economy soured on the heels of L-208. The order restricted the mining of all non-essential metals and virtually shuttered gold mining locally. Longtime area mining historian Ed Hunter appreciated Geddes’ comments on the economic impact of L-208, and added a few of his own, during a discussion with me a few years ago. “In the minutes from the Congressional hearings on L-208, Al Bebee or another Golden Cycle official testified that he knew of only about five miners from the District that ever went to work in the copper mines and that was touted as one of the great things about L-208. We’d get more of a metal that could be made into shells and
bullets rather than that gold stuff! A great many hands went to the service which probably didn’t leave many to go to other mines” wrote Hunter to me in an email. “Years later, I was told when I went to work in New Mexico at what had been a lead/zinc mine and produced the metal needed for the war, that the year before L-208, the government restricted materials like timber. The mine, for some reason, was not on the approved list. When the mine needed timber for underground support, they had to go over at night to the adjacent mill and “borrow” the timber they needed. The mill was on the list ‘cause they actually produced the metals. Kind of like the thinking that electricity comes from the light switch so you don’t need the coal to produce it,” Hunter said. He hinted that there may have been even bigger and more complex political agendas to consider. “Seemed kind of funny that Roosevelt and Churchill decided to cut out gold mining in the U.S. but Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, etc. could keep on gold mining throughout the war. About that time there was reference in the trade journals to leaders in both countries wanting to go off the gold standard culminating in the Breton Woods accord. I’m afraid that is all way beyond me.”
From Fountain Fort-Carson High School to Yankee Stadium It seems that every column I write lately has some sort of a New York Yankees angle. Get ready for more of the same this week. Chase Headley, a 2002 Fountain-Fort Carson High School graduate, was recently acquired by the Yankees in a trade from the San Diego Padres. Headley is the Yanks’ starting third baseman. He paid dividends his first game with the club on July 22 when he drove in the winning run in the 14th inning of a Yankees victory over Texas. I bring up Headley this week for a few different reasons. Very few athletes from the Colorado Springs region - about 625,000 people at last count - make a living playing professional sports. Headley joins Brandon McCarthy, a 2002 Cheyenne Mountain grad, as the only two recent grads currently playing at the major league level. McCarthy, a nine-year major league veteran, is 2-0 in three starts since the Yankees acquired him in a trade in July. So what are the odds of McCarthy and Headley both playing with the most successful franchise in the history of professional sports in America? I would say
through the roof. Footnote: Former Wasson grad Rich “Goose” Gossage also played for the Yankees and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Maybe the Yankees just like players from our area? I interviewed Headley several times when he was in high school. He was a remarkable young man with a great head on his shoulders. He was the valedictorian of his class and a starter on the school’s basketball and baseball teams. He attended the University of Pacific on a baseball scholarship out of his high school, but transferred to the University of Tennessee. He was drafted by the Padres
in the second round of the 2005 amateur draft. Headley made his major league debut with the Padres in 2007. He had his best season in 2012 when he smacked 31 home runs and drove in 115 runs while batting a healthy .286. He finished fifth in the National League MVP voting that season. I interview hundreds of high school athletes every year. Most of them play sports for love of the game. Most know that they will never play another competitive game beyond high school. Most are okay with that. Headley was a guy who, while in high school, worked as hard at developing his skills in basketball and baseball as anybody I’ve come in contact with in my 25 years as a professional writer. But Headley was also grounded and didn’t talk - at least not to me - about his main goal in life of playing professional sports. If he happened to make the major leagues that would be great. If his career ended on a college baseball diamond he Summers continues on Page 9
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Called to the coffee shop Once again, caffeine has come roaring back into the news. Logan Stiner, an Ohio high school student and the school’s homecoming king who was scheduled to graduate in June, was found dead in his home on May 27 with 23 times the amount of caffeine in his blood stream that is found in a typical cup of coffee. It seems Stiner was using a caffeine product that is rapidly gaining popularity with adolescents, young adults and exercise enthusiasts … powered caffeine. Caffeine powder is easily available online and is sold as a dietary supplement so it is not subjected to the same regulations as other caffeinated foods. Users like it for its rapid energy boost and its ability to cut appetite cravings making it a popular weight loss product. A minuscule amount packs a punch and, unfortunately, a little bit more can be lethal. According to an Associated Press report, a mere 16th of a teaspoon contains a walloping 200 milligrams of caffeine,
which is roughly the equivalent of two large cups of coffee. And a teaspoon, which is the equivalent of 25 regular cups of coffee, can kill you. FDA spokesperson Jennifer Dooren says that the powered form of caffeine is pure chemical. “The difference between a safe amount and a lethal dose of caffeine in these powered products is very small,” she said. The FDA is investigating the product and may take regulatory actions as it has with wildly popular energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull. In the meantime,
The Green Mountain Falls Water Wheel Some of you who read my column may remember that I collect old pictures. I found an old picture a couple of years ago of water wheel at Green Mountain Falls taken about 1900. It was not a big wheel, nor was it where it would get its picture taken at any time. I did some research on the location, thanks to some landmarks in the background. I searched out the spot, but there is not a clue of it now. It was just west, and on the stream near the post office. I learned at the Ute Pass Historical Society in Woodland Park that Elmer Brown, Son of E.E. Brown who came to Green Mountain Falls in the 1880’s built the wheel. The stream is Catamount, the house is across Ute Pass Avenue from The Church in the Wildwood. E. E. Brown built the house in 1888. According to family history, there was much more water in the brook then because those reservoirs weren’t at North and South Catamount on Pikes Peak back then. So it was a pretty good stream through town. Elmer at one time put flumes outside of his house and put in a waterwheel with deep paddles that fit the flumes. He put a crank on the end that operated a saw, a wood saw. The family would bring in the big logs down there and save a lot of work sawing wood. Elmer lived there until early in the 1920s,
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was willing to live with that as well. Too many kids - and their parents - I talk to today actually believe that playing professional sports is in the cards. They talk about as if it’s given as long as they put in the hard work and pay enough money to club coaches. I can’t tell you how many disappointed kids and parents I talked to a few years after high school who are stunned that they didn’t make the big time. It is very sad to think that these people didn’t just play the sports for the love of the game like Headley seemed to do. The official start of the fall sports season is less than two weeks away. I am looking forward to watching football, soccer, volleyball, softball and field hockey games. Other fall sports in Colorado include cross country, gymnastics, golf and tennis. Even
at which time Margaret and Frank Hart bought the property. Their daughter, Dorothy Hart Conn, lived there until sometime in the 1980s. She died in 1986. The picture I have may not be this wheel, because it looks to be only four or 5 feet in diameter, and the paddles are not in a flume, just the stream. The stream sometimes runs high after a rain. It joins Fountain Creek near the row of businesses west of the lake. It takes a real search to see how the stream runs through town. Green Mountain Falls in those days was quite different than it is now. Only a hand full of people stayed all year. Most just came for part of the summer. Many were from eastern Kansas, and came to escape the heat. Years ago, I did a column about how they started living in tents, and little by little built up cabins. Some of these cabins grew into homes that are still used.
cheerleaders compete for a top prize in the late fall. There is nothing like the excitement of a high school event from a pure love of the game. The raw emotion is priceless. But somewhere along the line some player or parent will talk about how their team was robbed by officials, or that the reason their son or daughter is not getting a college scholarship is because the coach doesn’t like them. There should be more Chase Headleys in the world. A great student first dedicated to being a solid role model and contributing member of society. He was fortunate enough to make the pro level, but about 95percent of the high school kids who play high school sports this year in the Pikes Peak region will have their careers end at the age of 17 or 18. My hope is that they are okay with that and ready to move on to be solid citizens with the goal of improving their lives and the lives of those around them.
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let the buyer beware. Caffeine is the most widely used drug on the planet with proponents touting a long list of health benefits. So what is caffeine, a health elixir or deadly poison? According to Wikipedia, caffeine is a mild psychoactive substance that has a stimulant effect on the nervous system and all of the body’s organs and tissue. Within a few minutes of consuming caffeine, the brain cells are stimulated, helping to reduce drowsiness and fatigue. Concentration is improved and reactions are speeded up. The heart muscle is aroused and skeletal muscles are stimulated, which may improve their performance. At first glance, it sounds like the latest health drink, until you learn that in large amounts caffeine can cause heart palpitations, stomach irritation, insomnia, anxiety and irritability. In mega-doses, it can be deadly. Over the years, caffeine has been blamed for everything from heart disease to cancer to osteoporosis to fibrocystic
breast disease to stunting your growth. Research, however, has not only exonerated caffeine but has provided an impressive list of health benefits including protecting from Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and liver cancer. The Mayo Clinic does report research showing that high consumption of unfiltered coffee (like expresso) has been associated with mild elevations in cholesterol. Other studies have found an increased risk of heart disease in people who have a genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. So, it appears the problem isn’t caffeine itself but rather “too much of a good thing.” Gotta go … Starbucks is calling. Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and the owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio in Woodland Park. He can be reached at 687-7437 or by email at cordprettyman@ msn.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Sheriff Ensminger, an alleged proponent of the 2nd Amendment, leads the state in revocations of concealed handgun permits – in 2013, he revoked nearly 10 percent of renewal applications under his discretionary power. These were not revocations for arrests, restraining orders or domestic violence or mental health or addiction reasons, but revocations done at the personal discretion of the sheriff. There were more such revocations in Teller county in 2013 than in El Paso, Douglas, Fremont, Pueblo, Park, Denver, Weld, Arapahoe and Boulder counties combined, each of which processes thousands of applications. Why does Sheriff Ensminger in tiny Teller County revoke more renewals than any other county in the state? In 2013, 671 new and renewal applications were received by Teller County, but only 545 new permits were issued. Only three were denied because of arrest
records, none for domestic violence, and none for mental illness or addiction, 10 percent of the renewal applications were denied under the sheriff’s discretionary authority. In 2010, when sheriff Ensminger took office, there was only one revocation based on the sheriff’s discretionary authority – clearly, this upsurge in revocations reflects a new anti-gun policy adopted by Sheriff Ensminger. In contrast, for example, in neighboring Douglas County, in 2013, the Sheriff processed 1,495 renewal applications and denied only one under his discretionary authority, whereas in Teller County nearly 10 percent of renewal applications were denied. Unless you believe that the population of Teller County is more lawless than Douglas County, Sheriff Ensminger is applying a different standard than Douglas County. One could conclude that Ensminger, the self-proclaimed Letter continues on Page 10
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Fracking politics hard to dissect Coloradans’ feelings about process are great unknown By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Immediately after it became official last week that legislative efforts to deal with hydraulic fracturing had ended, pro-fracking Republicans in key statewide races ramped up pressure on their Democratic opponents on an issue where the GOP sees a political opening. Fracking is a complicated issue, but the politics of fracking are perhaps even more complicated. Just how much impact two near-certain fracking ballot initiatives will have — if any — on the re-election bids of Gov. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Mark Udall, both Democrats, is anyone’s guess at this point. “I’ve been asked that before and I just don’t know,” said John Straayer, a political science professor at Colorado State University. “I’m just puzzled by it, the whole fracking thing.” Straayer isn’t the only political expert who admits to being baffled over the politics of the controversial drilling method, where water and chemicals are blasted deep into the ground to free trapped oil and gas. “I don’t find it is really easy to say who benefits from the fracking issue,” said Bob Loevy, a political science professor at Colorado College. When Hickenlooper ended speculation last week about the possibility of a special session to deal with fracking issues, the governor’s focus immediately turned toward fighting against two anti-fracking ballot initiatives that he and others believe will have negative economic impacts on the state. The oil and gas industry fears that one of the initiatives would essentially ban fracking in Colorado. That effort would
require that all wells operate at least 2,000 feet from occupied structures. The other measure creates an “environmental bill of rights” that gives communities more control over drilling operations. Both Hickenlooper and Udall oppose the ballot measures, with the governor telling reporters on July 18 that the ballot measures would hurt an industry that creates jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the state. But the politics of their opposition to the measures are complicated by the fact that the initiatives are being driven by Report U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat who is beloved by environmentalists who have serious concerns over fracking’s potential impact on air and water quality and public health.
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GOP sees opportunity Republicans see an opportunity to divide Democrats on the fracking issue and to force the incumbents to talk about issues they may not necessarily want to talk about. That’s especially been a key strategy of the campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, who is seeking to unseat Udall this fall. The Gardner campaign sent a press release on July 17 that blasted Udall for speaking out against the fracking ballot initiatives, a move they say was done out of political necessity rather than conviction. The Gardner campaign highlighted a Udall record that they say is “littered with anti-energy policies,” and one that has been too much to the liking of environmental groups over the years. “If there’s any indication as to what
Senator Udall really believes about energy policy, his record is probably a good place to start,” said Gardner spokesman Alex Siciliano. “Senator Udall’s newfound opposition to these ballot initiatives only raises more questions about his trustworthiness and extreme anti-energy agenda.” Udall said through a press statement that the ballot issues fail to “strike the right balance between protecting our clean air and water, the health of our communities, and safely developing our abundant energy resources.” “I believe that Colorado can and must do better, which is why I oppose these one-size-fits-all restrictions and will continue working with all parties — including property owners, energy producers and lawmakers — to find common ground. That’s the Colorado way,” Udall said. Meanwhile, Republican former Congressman Bob Beauprez, who is running against Hickenlooper, pounced on the news that the governor’s effort at convening a fracking special session had ended. “All that Hickenlooper’s special session would have achieved, other than needlessly costing Colorado taxpayers thousands of dollars, would be to further bleed an industry that has done far more for Colorado’s economy and working families than anything John Hickenlooper has tried,” Beauprez said through a press statement. Hickenlooper — who is pro-fracking — had tried for several months to bring stakeholders together to seek a compromise on issues pertaining to local control over fracking operations, in order to avoid a costly fracking fight at the ballot box. While he is a backer of fracking, Hickenlooper, as a nod to environmentalists, has also made it a point in recent remarks to highlight the state’s tough regulations on oil and gas operations.
Murky issue Political observers see challenges for all
candidates on the fracking issue. Norman Provizer, a political science professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, thinks it is difficult to measure the politics of fracking, simply because there are issues within the issue itself. “In this environment, that is a message that has some power: You’re going to produce jobs and you’re opponent is going to reduce jobs,” Provizer said of how Republican candidates often talk about the fracking issue. “But you have people raising very significant questions about fracking,” added Provizer. “It’d be nice to say, `There’s no problem with fracking,’ but I wouldn’t want to be a `no problem on fracking’ guy and, while in office, have a major problem with fracking.” Loevy said Gardner could hurt Udall if he ties fracking regulations to job losses and to environmental groups that seek significant limitations on drilling. But the issue cuts both ways, Loevy said. “The threat to Republicans might be a hidden vote of homeowners who might support Polis,” Loevy said. “If Jared Polis is able to scare a lot of homeowners on drilling and its impacts, that could hurt Republicans.” Straayer’s personal view of the issue could very well be how a lot of voters out there feel. “I drive up and down I-25 and I see all these wells and towers and (oil and gas industry) trucks that are having a clear impact on the roads — and I react negatively to that. I don’t like it,” Straayer said. “I think a lot of people, like Polis, wake up one morning and and say, `Where the hell did that thing come from?’” “On the other side of that, it creates jobs and creates energy for us. How do I wash out on that whole question? There’s a lot of conflicting perspectives in people’s heads and it’s hard to draw conclusions. I just don’t know.”
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July 11 Christopher Michael Wederitch, date of birth April 27, 1980 of Crested Butte, was arrested for careless driving and driving under restraint (revoked). Bond set at $3,000. July 15 Richard Price Burger, Jr., date of birth May 26, 1973 of Woodland Park, was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence, harassment, criminal mischief, third degree assault and obstruction of a telephone/telegraph service. Bond set at $3,000. July 16 Frederick Jemison, date of birth May 30, 1978 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for driving under revocation (cancelled/ denied). Bond set at $1,000. Samalaulu Etalagi, date of birth Sept. 24, 1989 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for driving under revocation (non-resident violator). Bond set at $1,000. July 17 Shannon L. Hall, date of birth Aug. 20, 1987 (address unknown) was served and released on the charge of third degree assault, second degree criminal trespass and
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harassment. Bond set at $800. Michael Shawn Helton, date of birth Sept. 1, 1985 of Florissant, was arrested for second degree assault, harassment and violation of a protection order. Bond set at $1,000. July 22 David Knoebel, date of birth June 22, 1971 of Cripple Creek, was arrested for domestic violence, third degree assault and harassment. After advisement, bond set at $3,000. Marcy Lynn Kline, date of birth April 7, 1975 of Lakehills, Texas was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with excessive alcohol content, possession an open alcohol container while operating a motor vehicle, weaving, careless driving, following too closely, failure to signal and speeding. Bond set at $1,000. July 23 Coby Kyle Dennis, date of birth Jan. 23, 1995 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of driving while ability impaired. Bond set at $2,000.
gun sheriff in the state of Colorado. Ensminger apparently believes that gun rights are not rights at all, but privileges that the sheriff can or should deny at his pleasure. I can only wonder how many of these discretionary revocations and denials are attributable to individuals being on Ens-
minger’s political enemies list rather than denials or revocations made for legitimate reasons. If gun rights are important to the citizens of Teller County, and I believe they are, you can protect those rights by voting Ensminger out of office. I would ask that you consider me as an alternative to this anti-gun sheriff and please vote for me. Sincerely, Mark Manriquez
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Kids honored by library district By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com While reading may be its own reward, children who improved their literary skills this summer were honored guests at the End of Summer party at the Woodland Park library. With refreshments, scientific experiments and entertainment by Jeff Wolin, ranger at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, the children learned that science lessons can be fun. With Coke bubbling, as a result of Mentos candy dropped in, slime made from borax, water and glue, and Wolin’s lesson on Old Faithful, a geyser in Yellowstone Park, the children came away smarter and wiser than they were before. Julie Wilson, Youth Services Manager, and several volunteers, hosted the party July 25 for the Rampart Library District.
Kristen Baldwin helps children concoct slime, in a scientific experiment, with borax, water and glue. The Woodland Park library entertained dozens of children July 25 at the annual End of Summer party. The children were enrolled in the summer reading program. Photos by Pat Hill
Rampart Range Library District hosted the annual Summer Party on the library’s Rotary Terrace July 25. With a range of activities, from decorating cookies to making slime, the kids absorbed lessons in science and art, even tattoo art. While only temporary, the tattoo on the arm of Rylie Kilgore, left, will soon be a memory. Allie Hyde, right, helps the youngster with the artistry.
Jeff Wolin, ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, has kids from Peak Children’s Academy jumping and dancing as he sings about glaciers that erupt periodically.
Library District vital to Teller Summer Reading was a great success again this year and set a new record with more than 800 children, teens and adults participating. The library is proud to play a role in helping children and teens retain their levels of reading achievement. Research shows that these levels can fall significantly for those who do not read during the summer and this loss is cumulative. A huge thank you to the community sponsors who made the Summer Reading Program possible: AARF, Andrews Candies, Bronco Billy’s, Burger King, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co., IREA, Pikes Peak Rotary, Rampart Library District Foundation, Starbucks, Ute Pass Brewing Company, Ute Pass Kiwanis, Wendy’s and Woodland Park Pikes Peak Lions Club. The Woodland Park Book Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 5 to discuss “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman. The Florissant Bookworms will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 to discuss “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café” followed by a potluck at noon and a movie
Friends of the Florissant Library. Tickets are available beginning Aug. 4 for the dinner theatre performance at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 that will benefit the Grange. Call the Florissant Library at 748-3939 for more information. Applications are being accepted for the Rampart Library District Board of Trustees. An applicant must be a registered voter in the RE-2 School District and have
at 12:30. The AARP Driver Safety Course for the 50-plus drivers is offered again at the Woodland Park library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Preregistration is required and the course is $15 for AARP (card-carrying) members and $20 for non-members. You may save money on your car insurance by taking this course. You won’t want to miss the Florissant library’s Youth Summer Drama Club presentation of “Cowgirl Cookie and the Mysterious Disappearance of Grandma Sugar.” There will be two performances this year at the Florissant Grange, the first with open public seating at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22; cookies will be for sale from the
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lived in the district for at least one year. The Library Board of Trustees is a governing, policy-making board with responsibilities for legal and financial oversight and advocacy. The most important qualification is a sincere commitment to provide the best possible library service to the community. Application packets are available at both libraries and online at rampartlibrarydistrict.org
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Church in the Wildwood in Green Mountain Falls honored the years between 1914 and 1939 with a history lesson from Pastor David Shaw and a display of vintage automobiles courtesy of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Veterans Motorcar Club of America. Photos by Pat Hill
Shaw spotlights sorrows of early 1900s By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Highlighting the years between 1914 and 1939, David Shaw, pastor of Church in the Wildwood in Green Mountain Falls, offered a history lesson along with a warning that history has a tendency to repeat itself. Shaw’s sermon of July 20 was part of the five-week celebration of the church’s 125th anniversary. Titled “Amnesia,” the lesson included stories of World War I, the Great Depression, the glory days of the 1920s and the subsequent crash of 1929. Along the way, Shaw explored the nature of evil. “Evil often inhabits, not only the same fields, but the same people,” he said, introducing the theme of his sermon taken from Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43. “Am I weeds or am I wheat? What moment are we talking about exactly?” he said. “We are all those things, wheat and weeds, not only within the fields but within the same human being.” While his theme was expansive and included stories of suffering caused by the Great Depression and the climate in America that led to the crash, Shaw highlighted a happening during WWI. “On Christmas Eve, soldiers French and German would sing Christmas carols across no man’s land — they could hear each other and would join in together and sing these great Christmas carols. The next morning they struck up truces where they came out into no man’s land and exchanged gifts with one another in a few places along the Western Front. Soccer games broke out and in certain parts of the front, the truce lasted quite a while, until senior officers threatened junior officers with court-martial for not getting back to the fighting. The French officers were concerned that the soldiers would become familiar with the enemy, would start conversations, visit and start to like each other and
A segment of the five-week celebration of the 125th anniversary of Church in the Wildwood in Green Mountain Falls July 20 included an ice cream social and bake sale as well as a flashback to the years 1914 to 1939. therefore, would stop shooting at each other.” At the conclusion of the service Shaw expressed sorrow over one of today’s wars in July 2014. “When children are being killed by missiles and justifying that as a consequence or collateral … when you are justifying 4-year-olds dying on a beach you have beaten yourself into a
position that is self-justification,” he said. “To me there’s no question — if you are trying to think about how to love, you can’t possibly try to justify war; we pray for Palestinian children and we pray for Israeli children.” The mood lightened after the service with an ice cream social and bake sale on the church lawn. The parking lot
was all spruced up with several vintage automobiles courtesy of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Veterans Motorcar Club of America. Subjects of Shaw’s sermon for Aug 3 include America’s race to the moon, the evolution of the civil rights era and the beginning of the end of the Cold War. The service begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Mitchell selected as 2015 Aide to Girl of the West Last Aide from Teller County selected in 1967 By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
For the first time in 47 years a Teller County girl has been selected as Aide to the Girl of the West for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Allison Mitchell, 18, has earned back-to-back titles. In 2015, she will take up her duties as aide and in 2016 she will be the Girl of the West. There have been Girls of the West and aides promoting the rodeo since 1922. Mitchell, who has been a member of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo’s Pikes Peak Rangerettes equestrian team for the past four years, competed on July 11 in the main event arena of the Norris-Penrose Equestrian Center. There was only one other girl competing but that was after four girls made it through the application process and two of them dropped out. The competition included a speech, an interview, horsemanship, personality, and appearance. She has been riding since she was 5 years old. “Being a Rangerette is a big help,” she said. “It’s increased my knowledge and increased my riding ability.” Mitchell’s duties, which begin after the start of the New Year, will include giving promotional speeches at service clubs, civic organizations, city council meetings and other public-relations events, giving TV and radio interviews and making appearances at military installations and at parades and rodeos throughout the Front Range and the Pikes Peak region. “We’ll attend 150 events in the 90 days leading up to the rodeo,” she said. “We only have one speech, telling everybody we can about the rodeo. I’ll have to get as much sleep as I can.” She’ll be able to ride her own horse, an American Paint named Willy, in many of these events. “He’s my favorite horse,” she said. “He has one blue eye and one brown eye.” Even though her duties don’t start until next year, her sponsors have already taken her measurements for her Rodeo-Aide costume. “The rodeo provides a seamstress and each costume is custom made,” Mitchell said. This isn’t Mitchell’s first brush with event promotion. In 2010 she was a Teller County Fair Princess and in 2013 she was Teller County Fair Queen. “There was a gap because they had to wait until I was old enough to be queen,” she said. “My job then was to promote the fair; now I’ll be promoting the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.” Mitchell was born in Colorado Springs but has spent most of her life in unincorporated Teller County living with her parents Mark and Karen Mitchell and her younger brother. She is a 2014 Colorado Springs Christian School graduate and plans to attend Colorado Christian University in Lakewood starting on Aug. 20. “My duties will take place in the summer so there shouldn’t be any conflict with my college schedule,” she said. She plans to become a medical doctor. “My mom had breast cancer about 4 years ago,” she said. `I saw all those doctors and nurses and other people who helped her and they became my inspiration.”
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The last time there was an Aide to the Girl of the West from Teller County, it was Merry Jo (Stull) Larsen, who now owns The Cowhand in Woodland Park. “I was the aide to Susan Beyer who was the Girl of the West in 1967,” she said. “I would have been Girl of the West in 1968 but I had to decline because I got married. Those sneaky cowboys!” She recalls that the schedule was grueling but also a lot of fun. “Our chaperone was Jean McKelhany,” Larsen. “She was a classy lady and very smart. She kept us in line, drove us around and helped us with our makeup and personal problems. She was our mother for that year.” Like Mitchell, Rodeo royalty had custom-made costumes in those days, too. “We had Gross suits; Gross was a fine tailor in Denver and they took us up there for fittings,” Larsen said. “That year they picked gold and green for our colors. We hated those colors!” The girls went everywhere and Larsen has especially fond memories of driving tanks and riding in helicopters at Fort Carson and visiting veteran hospitals. “The rodeo always sponsors the military,” she said. “So we got to spend a lot of time talking to soldiers.” They also got to go to Cheyenne Frontier Days. “Even in our hated colors we felt sorry for the Cheyenne girls,” she said. “They had to wear those dorky outfits from the 1930s.” Larsen said most of the girls couldn’t really ride. “I was about the only one,” she said. “Susan fell off her horse at an event once but all the girls were good sports about it.” Unlike Mitchell, who gets to ride her own horse most of the time, in the 1960s the girls had to ride the horses provided for them. “We had no way to transport our own horses,” Larsen said. “You never knew what you were going to get.” Mitchell will be appearing in the Norris Penrose Equestrian Center but Larsen appeared in the Broadmoor Arena. “That was the year Bob Norris received his big award for being the Marlboro Man; we all had crushes on him,” she said. “They have this beautiful new facility named after Norris, but there is nothing like the old Pikes Peak Coliseum at the base of Cheyenne Mountain.”
2015 Aide to the Girl of the West for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Allison Mitchell, center, poses with the 2014 Girl of the West Kate Watson from Peyton, left, and Rachael Braaten of Monument. Courtesy photos
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GOP grows isolated on issue of gay marriage Many Republicans avoid topic as society changes By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com As a seemingly non-stop wave of court rulings that favor marriage equality continues to make headlines, it has come as no surprise that Democrats have been quick to praise decisions that are moving Colorado closer to the reality of same-sex nuptials. On the other hand, Republicans — the majority of whom have long been vocal in their opposition to gay marriage — for the most part have remained silent as the court battles have played out. The momentum and public support of this debate is clearly on the side of marriage equality, with confident supporters touting the inevitability of same-sex marriage in Colorado and across the country. And as the issue moves further away from their party, Republicans seeking statewide office rarely talk about gay marriage — and when they do it’s clear they don’t want to talk about it at all. Republicans who support marriage equality believe that it’s time for the party to stop fighting against an issue that is becoming a losing battle. “It very much demonstrates while Republicans make a claim to be a party of liberty and personal freedom, this is a position that doesn’t square with that at all,” said Mario Nicolais, a Jefferson County Republican who has played a key role in same-sex partnership legislation and litigation. “The rise of Libertarians is due in large part because people cannot stand Republicans’ position on marriage equality. I think it’s turning off a lot of folks in the party.”
Gay marriage script flips Earlier this month, reporters’ email inboxes were flooded with laudatory statements from Democratic officeholders and candidates in key races following an Adams County District Court judge’s ruling that the state’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Republican Attorney General John Suthers issued statements regarding his plans to appeal that other related court rulings. But other Republicans weren’t exactly racing to the nearest microphone to weigh in on the decisions. “I’m assuming they understand it’s one of the things that makes them looks mean and the Democrats have done a really good job of making them look mean,” said state Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen. Gerou, who is not seeking re-election this fall, was one of only three Republican lawmakers to vote for legislation that created civil unions last year. Gerou — who has been known to take positions that irk members of her own party — believes that many Republicans’ stances or silence on gay issues is hurting the party. “There is a small minority of people that are controlling the message in the Republican Party, and quite honestly I think it can
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kill the party because that’s not the way that most people feel,” she said. “The public doesn’t believe in absolutes.” Nicolais agrees, but he learned the hard way how gay-rights issues can manifest in a Republican primary. Nicolais — an attorney who played a key role in Republican redistricting efforts three years ago — looked to be a formidable general-election opponent to Democratic state Sen. Andy Kerr of Lakewood, who represents Senate District 22. But Nicolais couldn’t get past his primary challenger Tony Sanchez, who won the race by a sizable margin. The Nicolais campaign was hurt by mailers from social conservative groups that blasted Nicolais’ support of civil unions. Nicolais led a group of conservatives in supporting the legislation and he also has played a role in marriage-equality litigation that is making its way through the court system. Nicolais said his party doesn’t do itself any favors when it comes across as being intolerant on an issue where its views are among the public minority. “When an issue like this is trending so severely in one direction, it doesn’t make us look good,” he said. Nicolais said that Republicans risk losing younger members, a group that is much more inclined to support marriage equality than older Republicans. “A lot of those people will not listen to a single thing that a politician says if they don’t support their friends who they’ve grown up with,” he said.
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Sen. Mark Udall is among the many Democrats who praised the recent court rulings. Chris Harris of the Udall campaign said he is pleased that the issue is moving so quickly in the direction of marriage equality. That’s even more remarkable, Harris said, because it was only 10 years ago that gay marriage was used a successful wedge issue by Republicans nationwide in a country that wasn’t ready for marriage equality. “We saw in 2004 Republicans using their anti-gay messaging to benefit them,” Harris said. “It’s remarkable and remarkably positive that the tide has turned so quickly.” The Udall campaign has attacked the senator’s opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, as being on the wrong side of this issue — using the marriage equality issue to their advantage in a way that would have been akin to political suicide just 10 years ago. “I think they know they are out of step with voters and certainly out of step with history,” Harris said. Gardner campaign spokesman Alex Siciliano responded with previous statements by Gardner on gay marriage. “While others may seek to divide Colorado on these sensitive issues, you won’t be hearing any rhetoric from me like that during this campaign,” Gardner said. “I believe strongly that we must treat each other with dignity and respect and that we deserve a U.S. senator who aims to bring people to-
gether, not pull them apart.” It is rare nowadays for Republicans who are against same-sex marriage to voice overt moral concerns with homosexuality, another indication that the debate has evolved. Many Republicans instead hold positions that government doesn’t belong in the marriage business to begin with. “I know during the civil-unions debate I was conveniently labeled as someone who opposed the legislation because I didn’t agree with those life choices,” said state Rep. Chris Holbert, R-Parker. “But really the opposition is, I don’t think it’s right that government is involved in relationships that define people.” Holbert said heterosexual marriage is a “good, productive thing for our society” because opposite-sex couples can procreate. And if same-sex marriage does become a reality in Colorado, he doesn’t want lawmakers playing any role. “Clearly, in my district I represent a majority of voters who support traditional marriage,” Holbert said. “I think that is true throughout Douglas County. But I would imagine some of those people would be more acceptable with a court’s decision on the constitutionality on the issue rather than the Legislature defining relationships.” But Gerou said it is that kind of talk that is hurting the party. “The more the minority is doing what they’re doing, the smaller they will become,” she said.
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Quilts in the Aspens is a tradition Vintage and new quilts on display By Pat Hill phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com An exhibit that highlights the artistry of people in Teller County, Quilts in the Aspens is an annual tradition in Woodland Park. “It’s our chance to show off,” said Nancy Davis, one of 80 members of Quilters above the Clouds, which hosts the show. For the uninitiated, the art of quilting harbors excitement and a bit of flamboyance. “The colors — you can get lost in the colors, the techniques and just how things play,” said Kathleen Grenfell. A nonprofit organization, Quilters above the Clouds is dedicated to promoting the art of sewing and quilting. “It’s a real outlet for creativity; it’s also utilitarian,” Davis said. From making quilts for warmth to adding pizzazz to a puzzle of fabrics, the artisans have a theatrical streak. “We make quilts for people to look at and go ‘wow!’” Davis said. “It’s utility plus art.” Along with the new quilts, the show includes vintage quilts, one that is least 100 years old. “We pile them up on an antique bed and as the story of the quilt is being told, they do what is called a ‘bed turning,” Davis said. “Then they peel back the quilt and there’s another one underneath it.” The quilters are multi-faceted with a charitable bent. “We make quilts, wrapped around little stuffed animals, for children from birth to 18 who are being taken out of their homes for some type of family disruption,” Grenfell said. When quilting for others, the groups calls themselves “Angels” in Woodland Park and “Quiltzillas” in Cripple Creek. Recipients are associated with TESSA, Choices, Wounded Warrior, Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, the American Legion and Department of Social Services.
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Kathleen Grenfell, left, and Nancy Davis have an array of quilts to exhibit in the Quilts in the Aspens show Aug. 9. The two are among the 80 members of Quilters above the Clouds Guild, which sponsors the show. Photo by Pat Hill “We know that these quilts are going to someone who desperately needs something to hold and hug,” Grenfell said. As well, the group makes quilts for back-to-school gifts for children whose parents are caught in domestic-violence situations. “They get a little backpack full of school supplies,” Grenfell said. “Most of our fabrics are donated for which we are
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Christie visit leads to pot talk Controversial N.J. governor talks marijuana, stumps for Beauprez By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made no apologies for having previously called Colorado’s “quality of life” into question for its voter-approved marijuana legalization, during a July 23 visit here. Not that anyone would have expected a “sorry, Coloradans” from the larger-thanlife Republican and potential 2016 White House contender who isn’t one to mince words. “I’m not one of those guys who is going to change my opinion just because I’m standing in Colorado and go, ‘Well, what I really meant was…’” Christie told reporters from inside Sam’s No. 3 Diner in downtown Denver. “No, I meant what I said.” Christie was in Colorado to raise money for the Republican Governor’s Association and stopped by the diner to stump for fellow Republican Bob Beauprez, the former Congressman who is seeking to unseat Gov. John Hickenlooper this fall. Christie was joined by Beauprez at the diner, where he praised the former Congressman for having “the right vision for the future of Colorado.” But much of Christie’s availability with the press was spent responding to comments he made about Colorado’s pot laws earlier this year. During a New Jersey radio show in April, Christie blasted the state for allowing recreational pot use and sales. “See if you want to live in a major city in Colorado, where there’s head shops popping up on every corner and people flying into your airport just to come and get high,” Christie said in April. “To me, it’s just not the quality of life we want to have here in the state of New Jersey and there’s no tax revenue that’s worth it.” Christie reiterated his position during his Denver visit, saying that legalizing pot “is the wrong thing to do from a societal perspective (and) from a governmental perspective.” “…I think that diminishes the quality of life in a state that legalizes an illegal drug, a drug that is still determined to be illegal by the federal government and most other states,” he said. When he wasn’t answering questions about pot, Christie was heaping praise on Beauprez, who is making his second run
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to reporters during a visit to Sam’s No. 3 Diner in downtown Denver on July 31 as Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez looks on. Photo by Vic Vela at the governor’s mansion in the last eight years. Christie said he was encouraged by recent polls that show a neck-and-neck race between Beauprez and Hickenlooper. He also said he wouldn’t be visiting Colorado in his capacity as chairman of the Republican Governor’s Association if he didn’t think Beauprez had a shot at winning. “Listen, there’s nobody who is awake and alive here in Colorado who doesn’t believe that this is a winnable race,” Christie said. “The only people who don’t believe (that) are just absolute, flat-out partisans.” Christie was asked about demographic problems that continue to afflict the Republican Party at the national level. Those problems include consistent failures at winning over women and minority voters, making it increasingly difficult for the GOP to win in blue or purple states. Christie reminded reporters that he is the governor of a Democratic stronghold and said that Republicans need to “campaign in places where we’re uncomfortable,” in order to win over a more diverse group of voters. “The fact is Bob’s not going to win this race by going to Chamber of Commerce
lunches every week,” Christie said. “He needs to go every once in a while, but that’s not where he needs to spend his time. He needs to spend time in places where Republicans typically don’t get the vote you’re talking about.” As for Hickenlooper, Christie said the Colorado governor has made “fundamental errors” and “poor decisions” as governor. However, the New Jersey governor refused to cite specific examples of those decisions. A Hickenlooper campaign spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment, but the Colorado Democratic Party blasted Christie’s visit. “By bringing Chris Christie and his scandalous New Jersey politics to our state, it’s pretty clear that Both Ways Bob is still lost on the Colorado way,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio, through a statement that was sent in advance of Christie’s trip. “Instead of embracing Christie’s style of cronyism and corruption, Beauprez should denounce his visit the way Christie denounced Colorado’s way of life.” Palacio was referring to a now-infamous bridge scandal in New Jersey, where
a Christie staffer and some of his political appointees are alleged to have conspired to be politically motivated in conspiring to create traffic gridlock in a New Jersey town. Beauprez responded to criticism of Christie’s visit and the perceived baggage he brings as being “pure and utter nonsense.” Beauprez said Christie “took responsibility and took action” as the bridge scandal came to light. But some outside the restaurant strongly disagree that Christie took the appropriate action during the bridge scandal and would have preferred that the governor stayed in New Jersey. “To me, that just demonstrates the type of leadership that he would demonstrate as governor of Colorado and that’s not what we need,” said Amy Runyon-Harms of the left-leaning ProgressNow Colorado, referring to Beauprez’s association with Christie. Runyon-Harms was joined by a handful of others who protested Christie’s visit from outside the diner, but the New Jersey governor paid them no mind. “By the way, I welcome them here… this is a much lower turnout of protesters than I normally get,” Christie said.
Fracking supporters salute court ruling Judge said health concerns don’t override state’s interest By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A recent court decision on hydraulic fracturing is leaving supporters of the big-money drilling practice hopeful that the momentum of the contentious debate is now in their favor. A Boulder County District Court judge on July 24 struck down Longmont’s ban on fracking, which voters there put in place during the 2012 election. “While the Court appreciates the Longmont citizens’ sincerely-held beliefs about risks to their health and safety, the Court does not find this is sufficient to completely devalue the State’s interest,” District Judge D.D. Mallard wrote in her ruling. Mallard determined that Longmont’s fracking ban conflicts with state rules and limits Colorado’s interest in developing oil and gas opportunities. The judge stayed her decision, pending appeal. The City of Longmont plans to appeal the ruling on its ban on fracking, a process by which water and chemicals are blasted deep underground to free up trapped oil and gas.
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Supporters of the multibillion-dollar fracking industry point to the ruling — and a recent narrow rejection by Loveland voters to implement a moratorium on fracking — as evidence of momentum. “I think that it’s a good start,” said state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch. McNulty is a fracking supporter who is behind a ballot initiative that would prohibit communities that ban fracking from receiving revenues that are collected from those that welcome the practice. “There’s going to be a lot of legal maneuvering ... If they appeal, then we’ll head down that road. If they don’t, we have a very good precedent in place,” McNulty said. Fracking has developed into one of the more polarizing and complicated issues in the state. Supporters of the practice point to job creation and the $30 billion that is pumped into the state through drilling. Opponents have serious concerns that fracking could impact public health and the environment. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper recently called off efforts to reach a legislative compromise on fracking issues. The effort was undertaken in hopes that lawmakers could craft legislation that would prevent fracking ballot initiatives from moving forward. In addition to pro-fracking measures like the one McNulty is supporting, anti-fracking initiatives could end up being on the ballot this November. They include efforts to allow communities greater control over drilling — a measure dubbed the “Environmental Bill of Rights” — and a measure that would require wells to be placed at least 2,000 feet from occupied dwellings. That effort that would essentially ban fracking in Colorado, oil and gas industry supporters claim. Hickenlooper and the oil and gas industry oppose the ballot initiatives, which are being financially driven by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat who has big support from those who are against fracking. A Polis spokesman declined to comment on the court’s ruling. Bruce Baizel of the Earthworks Energy Program, a
Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks out against ballot initiatives that would place restrictions on oil and gas operations during a July 17 press conference in downtown Denver. The governor was joined by several leaders in politics, business and the energy industry. Photo by Vic Vela group that supported the Longmont ban, expressed optimism, in spite of the court’s ruling. “This decision means two things,” said Baizel. “The judge has invited us to seek the change we need either through the higher courts or the legislature. We fully intend to pursue the former on appeal while the latter underscores the need for the citizens of Colorado to get out and support the Environmental Bill of Rights ballot measure this fall.” But Karen Crummy, a spokeswoman for Protect Colorado, a pro-fracking group, said the judge’s decision should prove to anti-fracking advocates like Polis that the fracking facts are not on their side. “Perhaps now Congressman Polis will listen to elected officials in both political parties and the business and community groups who have asked him to withdraw his arbitrary and irresponsible ballot initiatives,” Crummy said. “His efforts to lock inflexible regulations into the state constitution will be a disaster for the economy, private property owners and the local communities who now have the ability to help shape energy regulations to their needs.”
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The nature of Teller Staff report
The Nature of Teller explores the various flora and fauna of Teller County, identifying common life forms one might encounter, and focusing on prevalent insects, diseases, and invasive species that may affect the well-being of the residents of the county. This week’s focus will be on two noxious weed species: Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica ssp. Dalmatica) and yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), also known as butter and eggs, which can be found throughout the county. Noxious weeds are non-native plants that outcompete our native vegetation and ecosystems, threatening our agriculture, pasture, native ecosystems and water supply. They have made their way to Colorado via ornamental plant mixes, in nursery stock, or through unintentional methods such as seeds attached to clothes, animals or vehicles. Noxious weeds are placed into three categories based on management priorities: List A plants are the most critical because they have not yet become established and are designated for elimination across the entire state. List B species include those that have been established and whose spread should be stopped. List C species are prevalent across the state and should be controlled. Both Dalmatian and yellow toadflax are List B species, are perennials that escaped from the Mediterranean region, and have woody stems and snapdragonlike flowers, which have contributed to their propagation in ornamental mixes. They quickly invade disturbed sites where they become highly aggressive, severely reducing forage and biodiversity. Differences between the two include their leaf structure. Dalmatian toadflax has broad, heart-shaped leaves that wrap along the stem in an alternate pattern, while yellow toadflax leaves are narrow, linear, and 1 to 2 inches long. Another difference is Dalmatian toadflax outcompetes native plants by producing a half
million seeds per plant that are viable for at least 10 years. Yellow toadflax outcompetes the natives via an extensive root system. Finally, yellow toadflax is toxic to horses and mildly poisonous to cattle, but not to goats and sheep while Dalmatian is not. Unfortunately, yellow toadflax is the predominant toadflax in Teller County, so for those who own cattle or horses, it is another reason to remove this noxious weed from your property. The best control for toadflax is early detection and integrated management strategies to prevent the population from exploding. Cultural control includes seeding disturbed areas with competitive grasses before the toadflax can take hold. Calophasia lunula is a species of moth known by the common names “toadflax moth” and “toadflax brocade moth,” which feeds on leaves and flowers. Eteobalea intermediella, a root-boring moth and Mecinus janthinus, a stem-boring weevil may also be used to control toadflax. For more information on obtaining these biological controls, contact the Palisade insectary at 970-464-7916. Mechanical control, via pulling, can be effective for small patches of Dalmatian toadflax over numerous years, but is not an effective control for yellow toadflax due to its extensive root system. Chemical control consists of several options including Telar, Tordon 22K, and Rangestar. Contact the Teller-Park Conservation District on Tuesdays or Thursdays for chemical control at 719-686-9405. They may also have costshare opportunities. Again, the best approach to control these beautiful, yet invasive, species is early identification and implementing multiple management techniques. For more specific information and fact sheets on the various noxious weeds listed in Colorado, consult the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s website and search for “noxious weeds.” For more information on this and other forest and horticultural questions, contact Mark at 719-686-7961 or mark.platten@
Yellow Whole Toadflax Courtesy photo colostate.edu. One can also find the group at the Farmers’ Market where the Colo-
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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
rado master gardeners can answer many questions. The next session will be Aug. 8.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 28, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your honesty is, as always, admirable. But you might want to be more tactful in discussing a sensitive issue with a family member. Remember: You can give advice without giving offense. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) An unexpected workplace snag should be handled quickly and efficiently so that it leaves you time for family get-togethers. Also, you might soon get that long-sought apology. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Aspects favor family matters, especially where children might be involved. Spending time with loved ones helps restore some much-needed balance to your typically busy schedule.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) That seemingly clear-cut agreement might not be quite so straightforward after all. Recheck for language that could make you liable for hidden costs and other unpleasant surprises. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Careful, Kitty. Better to deal with someone with proven reliability than with a big talker who promises much but can’t confirm that he or she will deliver. Your social life really zings this weekend. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your matchmaking skills are at peak performance levels both in helping to staff workplace teams for upcoming projects and for bringing people together on a more personal basis. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) You’re finally seeing some progress with your new venture. But be prepared for it to continue at a slower pace than you’re used to. Meanwhile, a loved one could be preparing a surprise. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A family member’s success pulls you into the spotlight as well. Enjoy it, but don’t let it overshadow or otherwise obstruct what you’re doing with your own creative projects. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Using what you already know might not be quite enough to get a proposed project off the ground. Look for any new information that might help tilt the scales in your favor. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Good news: While a changing workplace environment can be daunting for some, it could be the challenge you’ve been hoping for. If so, confront it with confidence and move on. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) It’s a good time to recheck travel arrangements for any changes that could work to your advantage. Aspects also favor strengthening and restoring old, fraying relationships. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Using your intuitive reasoning helps you cut right through the double-talk and go straight to what’s really going on around you. Stay the course until all your questions are answered. BORN THIS WEEK: You radiate light and warmth, and others love being close to you. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Cavalry Division Meeting is at 9 a.m. the second Satur-
day of every month at the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs. We are a non-political, nonprofit soldier’s and veteran’s fraternity. Anyone who has been assigned or attached to the 1st Cavalry Division anytime, anywhere, is eligible for membership. Friends of the Cav who have not served with the Division are eligible for Associate membership. We are family orientated so please bring significant other. We participate in local parades, do food shelf, picnics, Christmas party. Come join us for great camaraderie, make new friends, possibly meet old friends from the First Team. Contact Paul at 719-687-1169 or Al at 719-689-5778.
Second Sunday Scribes is for writers, wannabe writers
and all those who love the written word. Sponsored by the Cripple Creek Park and Recreation Department the group meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Bennett Avenue Park and Rec center. Call 719-689-3514.
The Snowflake Chapter No. 153 Order of the Eastern
Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at 205 Park St. in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-9800.
Teller County Knitters meets from 10 a.m. to noon every
Sunday at 10400 Ute Pass Ave. in Green Mountain Falls.
information.
at 719-687-1180.
AA meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park
La Leche League, for breastfeeding help and information
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the original nonprofit weight-loss group is an educational support group providing weekly weigh-ins and programs to help members make positive changes in the role food plays in their lives. Local chapter meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. in Green Mountain Falls at the Church of the Wildwood. Call Evelyn at 748-8383 for more information.
Community Church. This is a Beginners Book Study meeting.
AA meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Living Springs Church, 108 N. Park St., Woodland Park. AA Late Night Meeting is at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, downstairs at
Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights, Woodland Park. Enter through the back door on the north side.
Al-Anon Above the Clouds is now meeting at the People’s Bank in Woodland Park at Hwy 24 and Sheridan Ave., rear entrance Mondays at 5:45-6:45 p.m. Handicap accessible. Al-Anon meets at noon Thursdays in Guffey next to the post
office. Call 719-689-5808.
Al-Anon meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Community Church. 800 Valley View Dr. Ste. D in Woodland Park Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 9-10 a.m. every Sunday at the VFW, three and a half miles north of Woodland Park on Colo. 67. Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, has a 4 p.m. discussion group every Sunday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
Saturday. The first and third Saturdays are at Nikki’s Knots, 101 Boundary, Woodland Park; and the second and fourth Saturdays are at the Community Partnership office in Divide (located above McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub; parking and entrance on the north side). Yarn fans of all skills and types are welcome for a chance to share projects and conversation. For more details and plans for fifth Saturdays, check Teller Knitters on Ravelry.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets for 12-steps Bible discussion at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to AA members and the general public. An AA meeting follows at 7 p.m.
The Teller County Sport Horse Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on
and at 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Community Partnership Family Resource Center in Divide.
Teller County Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-
Alcoholics Anonymous for women meets from 5:306:30 p.m. and from men from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park.
the third Wednesday of each month. Call Grace at 719-6618497 for more information.
profit organization whose mission is to locate and rescue lost and missing people in Teller County and the surrounding area. Our general membership meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Woodland Park Library, downstairs meeting room. Although we are not accepting new members at this time, the public is invited to our meetings. We are available to give hiking safety presentations to schools, churches or local organizations and we do accept donations. For further information, please contact Janet Bennett at 719-306-0826.
Thomas V. Kelly VFW Post 6051 meets at at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Veterans Hall, 27637 Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO 80863, the old Woodland Park Grange Hall where Eric V. Dickson American Legion Post #1980 meets. Ute Pass Historical Society self-guided tours of History Park
are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from June to September. Tours are free and start at the Museum Center, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., next to the Woodland Park Public Library, and docents will be on hand at each building to answer questions. A guided historic walking tour of Woodland Park meets at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted for tours. Contact 729-686-7512 or www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org. All tours are weather permitting.
Ute Pass Historical Society board of directors meets at
5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Museum Center, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., next to the library. All patrons and members of the public are invited. Call 719-686-7512 for information.
Ute Pass Masonic Lodge 188 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third
Tuesday of the month. Call 719-687-9453.
Ute Pass Social Club is open to ladies of all ages and interests. The club has many activities to pick and choose from including bridge, hiking, luncheons, mahjongg, crafts, needle works, and much more. Call president Eileen Field at 719-686-1826 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/upsocial/. Victor Heritage Society is a volunteer, nonprofit organiza-
tion devoted to preserving the hardrock gold mining heritage and the experience of living in Victor, Colorado during the late 19th and early 20th century. For information on meetings, activities and sponsored events, visit www.VictorHeritageSociety.com or e-mail VictorHeritageSociety@gmail.com.
Woodland Park Book Club meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the third floor board room at thse Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 103 for book titles and information. Woodland Park Community Singers rehearse from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 1101 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park. No tryout needed. Just come and sing. Call 719-687-8545. Woodland Park High School Panther Pride Athletic Boost-
ers meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the high school library.
Woodland Park Holistic Luncheon is offered at noon the second Wednesday of each month. Contact Jim at 719-6874335 for location. This is a free group, often potluck style lunch. Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club hosts the Golden Circle daily hot lunch at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday, except for the 2nd Tuesday Potluck and the 4th Tuesday Catered Lunch, both with entertainment or an educational presentation. Pool on Tuesday morning, cribbage, euchre or dominoes most mornings, bridge right after lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays, exercise for arthritis Wednesday and Friday mornings and a host of other activities. Monthly All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast every 3rd Saturday helps raise funds for Senior Center activities. Contact the activities coordinator at 719-687-3877 to find out more or to receive a monthly newsletter. Support AA meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 5-6 p.m. every Saturday, and from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Monday
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hilltop AA, meets at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Victor Community Center on Second and Portland. Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Nazarene Church, 750 N. Colo. 67, at the corner of Colo. 67 and Evergreen Heights. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Lake George Community Center. Adult Child Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Fridays. For meeting location check out www.adultchildren.org. The group no longer meets at the Victor Community Center. Alateen Above the Clouds meets at the People’s Bank in Woodland Park at Hwy 24 and Sheridan Ave., rear entrance Mondays at 5:45-6:45 p.m. Handicap accessible. For more info call 719-632-0063 Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Group meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Woodland Park Public Library, in the board room on the third floor. Group is for caregivers, family, and friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias - at home, in a facility setting, or from long distance. Support and encouragement is offered in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, caregiving issues and share suggestions on how to take care of yourself and your loved one. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 719-266-8773 or Paula Levy at 719-331-3640. Computer classes are offered for free at the Florissant Library. You can take Computer Basics, Word I, Word II, Excel, and PowerPoint. To register for a class, or for information and a schedule, call 719-748-3939. Domestic Violence Education Program, an educational and support group where victims of domestic violence can learn more about power and control issues and the cycle of violence, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Woodland Park. Call Devra at 719-243-5508 or e-mail dgoodwin@tessacs.org. Early Intervention Colorado - The Resource Exchange offers free playgroups call Nicol Houghland at 719-233-5873. Also provides developmental supports and services to children birth through 3 years of age, who have special developmental needs. For free developmental screening call 719-687-5047 or visit www.tre.org Gamblers Anonymous meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek. Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at
Woodland Park Community Church Offices, Suite A, 700 Valley View Drive in Woodland Park.
GED, adult basic education classes are from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays in the Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek. Free childcare provided. Open enrollment. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center. GED/ESL classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Divide with open enrollment. Free childcare is provided. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center. To help local families better prepare for an emergency, the local Home Instead Senior Care office has a Web site containing downloadable materials such as a checklist of important contact names and information, a medication tracker, allergies/conditions worksheet and a wallet card to carry when away from home. These materials also can be accessed and downloaded at www.senioremergencykit.com. Contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office at 719-534-3064 for more
before and after baby comes. Call Kathleen, the Teller County area leader, at 719-687-1164.
Little Chapel Food Pantry, 69 County Road 5, Divide, is in search of volunteers to help distribute food to its clients. Any help with paper work, loading cars or packing boxes is greatly needed. Distribution days are the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Volunteer times are from 1-7 p.m. Client food pick-up times are from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Call Little Chapel Food Pantry at 719-322-7610 or visit littlechapelfoodpantry.org. Monthly commodities food distribution program. Last Friday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek. Proof of Teller County residence and income requirements must be met to participate. Call 689-3584 for more information. A Multiple Sclerosis support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Woodland Park Library. Call Annette at 719-687-4103. Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. New Beginnings with Food workshop graduates meet every third Sunday of the month to provide ongoing support for overcoming health and weight issues and exchanging ideas and inspirations. For location and more information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823. Overeaters Anonymous 12-step program group meets from 5:30-6 p.m. every Thursday at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-0246 or 719-475-0037. Parents as Teachers and Bright Beginnings home visits available. Please call Community Partnership at 686-0705 to schedule a free visit for your newborn or young child. Parent Education Workshops for parents with children ages 1 through teens. Workshops provided throughout the year at Community Partnership in Divide. Childcare and meals included. Call 686-0705 for session dates and times. Senior Citizens Club, Woodland Park, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot lunch offered at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday; reservations required; cost is $2.25 for those 60 and up and $6.50 for all others. Bridge is from noon to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. 2nd Tuesday is potluck and program. 4th Tuesday is catered meal and program. Exercise for Arthritis program of the Arthritis Foundation is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Bingo and Tai Chi is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday. Membership is $20 per year and eligibility begins at 50 years of age. We love new members with new ideas. Contact phone is 719-687-3877. Soup kitchen is from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church. All soups and breads are homemade, and the kitchen is open to anyone wanting a warm meal and some fellowship. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Local Support Group. The group offers bereavement services for parents, families, friends and caregivers who have been affected by the sudden unexpected loss of an infant or toddler. There is no cost. The third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Colorado Springs Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Adult meeting only; no child care will be provided. For additional help and information, call Angel Eyes at 888-285-7437 or visit angeleyes.org. TRE’s Cripple Creek playgroup meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at
Ute Pass Sleep Support Group Do you wear cpap? Have problems sleeping? Then join the Ute Pass Sleep Support Group. This group is led by a clinical sleep educator and registered respiratory therapist dedicated to helping those with sleep disorders. Poor sleep can affect all aspects of our lives, including job performance, personal relationships, and our overall health. Please join me, admission is free. This group meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Woodland Park Library, downstairs in the meeting room. Call 719-689-0431 or email mary@wechosehealth.net. Weight Watchers meetings are every Tuesday in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek. Woodland Park meetings are 5:30 p.m., weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cripple Creek group opens at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public is welcome to visit and see what it’s about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting with no obligation to join. Wellness Hour meets at 2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Lost Dutchman Resort. Learn how to enjoy health with the help of a free certified health coach. Join us for a whole new way to think about weight loss and wellness as we share inspiring stories of personal transformations and lots of practical ideas for thriving instead of just surviving. This is not a diet, but a comprehensive health program that can help you or a loved one create long term health in your lives. Join us for an afternoon of encouragement and enlightenment. Call 719-6890431 for more information or email mary@wechosehealth.net. WINGS provides therapist facilitated support groups for women and men in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. There is a women’s group on Tuesday evening and one on Thursday evening. We are also starting a Loved Ones Group for family and friends of survivors. For more information contact the WINGS office at 800-373-8671. Visit www. wingsfound.org.
Woodland Park Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in the third floor board room of the Woodland Park Library. Both those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Young Parents Empowerment Support Group designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Free program includes childcare and lunch. Please call Community Partnership 686-0705 for meeting times and locations.
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the Aspen MIne Center in downtown Cripple Creek. Call Cathy 719-687-8054.
Habitat For Humanity of Teller County, 700 Valley View, Woodland Park. Call 719-687-4447
Teller County Nonprofit Roundtable, first Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. (bring your own lunch). Free support group for nonprofits, covering various topics decided by local nonprofits. Contact Debbie Upton at the City of Woodland Park, 687-5218 for locations and more information.
Help the Needy is growing in its capacity to help our friends and neighbors in Teller County. To join a fun group of volunteers, an open heart and a generous spirit are all that is required. Call Vince Scarlata at 719-687-7273.
Teller County Search and Rescue meets the first Monday of each month at the Woodland Park Library downstairs meeting room at 7 p.m. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization tasked with locating and rescuing lost and missing people in Teller County and the surrounding areas. Experience is not required as we conduct all of our own trainings. Levels of participation range from general support (auxillary), mission support, SarTech I and SarTech II. Please contact Janet Bennett, membership chair, at 719-306-0826 for more info.
International culture club, which meets quarterly, is accepting applications for families wanting the opportunity to host a foreign high school exchange student for academic year 2013-2014. Students arrive in August. Contact Gbrovetto@ gmail.com or 719-460-0355.
Total joint replacement. Pikes Peak Regional Hospital & Surgery Center offers free classes on total joint replacement. Classes are free and offered every second and fourth Thursday. Learn about the benefits of joint replacement, what to expect and how to prepare. You don’t have to be scheduled for a joint replacement to attend a class. Classes are at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital, 16420 W. Hwy. 24 Woodland Park, in the Café Meeting room. They run from 2-4 p.m. Contact program coordinator Wendy Westall at 719-686-5779 for information. To register for an upcoming class, call 719- 686-5769. TRE’s Woodland Park Playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the The Resource Exchange - Early Intervention Colorado, 509 Scott Ave. Suite B in the Woodland Exchange building. 719-687-5047 or 719-233-5873. Teller County Cancer Survivors Support & Education Group meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Teller County Public Health Conference Room, at 11115 W. Hwy 24, Unit 2C, Divide. We focus on healthy living during and after cancer treatment. Survivors of any type cancer and caregivers are welcome. Call Brenda at 719-365-6741, or Carol or Shelley
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Divide Volunteer Fire Department conference room, 103 Cedar Mountain Road, Divide. This committee was created to help prepare Teller County to deal with the variety of emergencies including the possibility of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. Call 687-6416.
Odyssey Hospice. You can make a difference. Odyssey Hospice seeks volunteers to provide companionship to terminally ill patients living in the Ute Pass/Woodland Park area. Call 719-573-4166. The Pikes Peak Regional Medical Center Foundation is accepting volunteer applications for its hospital gift shop. Help us run a fun and friendly gift shop/art gallery specializing in local art that raises money for projects supporting the hospital and the medical center campus. Pleasant environment, wonderful customers, light work load, no heavy lifting. Two shifts daily: from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Susan 719-331-9762 or stop by.
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Wildflower watchers pick Pikes Peak
Orange Paintbrush is dipped and ready to colorize desert landscapes. Photo by Rob Carrigan
By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@coloradocommunitymedia.com Though it may be a surprise to no one, wildflower watchers and preservationists have a long history in the Pikes Peak Region. The earliest recorded non-native activity in the area was the Army’s Major Stephen Long Expedition of 1820, which discovered the Colorado State Flower, the white and lavender Columbine, somewhere in the Rampart Range area. In the 1890s, Edlowe, near Woodland Park, was one destination of the Wildflower Excursion run by the Colorado Midland. The Wildflower Excursion carried passengers from Colorado City to Edlowe interested in picking the ubiquitous blue Columbines in the area. One favorite destination, the meadow west of Edlowe, was used on almost all of the excursions according to Mel McFarland, in writings from 1980. The Wildflower was one of the Colorado Midland’s popular excursions, according to Celinda Kaelin in her book “Pikes Peak Back Country.” Dr. H.A. Burton, whose father was a Colorado Midland engineer related the following: “The Midland’s famous Wildflower Excursions proved to be a source of summertime spending money for the children of Florissant. We boys looked forward eagerly to the summertime tourist season and the daily operation of the flower train.” According to advertisements running in Colorado Springs papers, a one-day trip left Colorado Springs at 8:45 a.m and turned around at west end of Eleven Mile Canyon, returning to the Springs at 5 p.m.
In various stages of bloom, and commanding different levels of acceptance and affection from area fauna experts, the Colorado flowerscape is diverse.
The red Fairy Trumpet Flowers looks ready-made for Tinker Bell.
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AngloGold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp., manager for the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company (CC&V) has an opening for an Accounting Supervisor at the mine site located two miles east of Cripple Creek, Colorado.
AngloGold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp., manager for the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company (CC&V) has an opening for an Facilities Electrician at the mine site located two miles east of Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Please submit resume and compensation requirements to:
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp. Human Resources Attn: Accounting Supervisor P.O. Box 191 Victor, CO 80860 FAX: (719) 218-6122 Email: ccvemployment@anglogoldashantina.com
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Help Wanted Driver/Facility/Program Assistant I-PT Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation. Starting pay $10.23/ hour, no benefits. CDL preferred, but not required. Open until filled. EOE. Full ad and application at www.cripplecreekgov.com.
Discover Goodwill Woodland Park looking for Textiles Assoc Customer service experience, Ability to lift up to 35+ pounds repetitively, An interest and empathy for people with disadvantages and disabilities, Assist in the display of merchandise, restock and maintain sales floor, Greet customers and offer exemplary and timely service, Maintain working knowledge of store policies and procedures. If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you! Apply@ www.DiscoverMyGoodwill.org CNA's Cripple Creek Care Center, Teller County's only Long-Term Care Nursing facility is looking for Certified Nurse Aides. Please submit applications in person at 700 N "A" Street in Cripple Creek or online at www.cc-care.org. Call with questions and/or driving directions. 719.689.2931. Cripple Creek Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Double Eagle Hotel & Casino is Accepting Applications for the following Positions: Food & Beverage Staff, Porters, Housekeeping, Dealers*, & Cashiers*. *Requires Gaming License. Pick-Up an Application at Double Eagle Hotel and Casino located at 442 E Bennett Ave Cripple Creek, CO 80813 or Request Application from the HR Clerk at diane.chaney@decasino.com or Fax Application and Resume to 719-689-5057. Details will be discussed at time of interview.
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Part-Time –No Benefits- Heritage Tourism attractions in Cripple Creek. $10.23-$13.84 hour, DOE. Full job ad and application at www.cripplecreekgov.com Open until filled. EOE. Weekends required.
This position will be responsible for maintenance and repair of electrical systems mine wide: including facilities, shops and offices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Performing electrical maintenance on facilities i.e. replacing light bulbs, electrical component troubleshooting and repair to include GFCI and change out, and other mechanical/electrical repairs as assigned. • Installation of new construction performed as required. • Train mechanics on electrical safety and other items as required. Direct work of assigned helpers as required. • Examine tools and equipment for safe operation. • Operate designated vehicles for travel throughout the mine site. • Strong interpersonal skills and dealing professionally with all levels of employees required To perform all job duties in a safe and professional manner. Possess the ability to prioritise assigned jobs and to coordinate jobs with other personnel. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Candidate must be able to operate a variety of tools to include hand tools, electrical switches and electronic troubleshooting tools and others. Successful candidate must be able to operate the equipment being worked on for troubleshooting and movement in and out of shop. Must have adequate hand and electrical tools to be able to perform his/her job and to maintain cleanliness of work area. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Electrical experience necessary with 2+ years mining experience preferred. Should be familiar with 3-phase, 480-volt motor circuitry and basic trouble-shooting techniques. Must be able to follow blueprints, sketches, diagrams and manuals for installation and troubleshooting circuitry. Must possess a working knowledge of MSHA laws, particularly those pertaining to electrical installation and maintenance. Knowledge of the National Electric Code is desired. Successful applicant must have a willingness to work wherever needed to assure the success of AngloGold (Colorado). AngloGold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resume and compensation requirements to: Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp. Human Resources Attn: Facilities Electrician P.O. Box 191 Victor, CO 80860 FAX: (719) 218-6122 Email: ccvemployment@anglogoldashantina.com Cripple Creek-Victor School District is accepting applications for the following positions Secondary Math Teacher (.5 FTE); Infant/Toddler Teacher & Family Partner (3 FTE); Pre-School/Head Start Route Driver (1 FTE); Sr. High Head Football Coach - Immediate Need!! (2) Jr. High Football Coaches: Qualifications, descriptions and application are located at ccvschools.org. Please submit application/resume to Cripple Creek-Victor School District, P.O. Box 897, Cripple Creek, CO 80813; or e-mail to mhoffman@ccvschools.com. All applications are subject to acceptance or rejection at the sole discretion of the Board of Education. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Help Wanted Teller County seeks a Social Caseworker III-Intake for the Department of Social Services. Starting salary: $3,180 - $3,347 per month plus a complete benefit package (DOQ). Applications available at Teller County Centennial Building, 112 North A St., Cripple Creek or at www.co.teller.co.us. Completed application plus resume due by noon, Friday, August 8, 2014 at the above address. EOE
Ute Pass BOCES is hiring! FT/PT positions available for the 2014-15 school year: Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Physical Therapists Visit www.upboces.org for more information.
Farm Equipment
Housekeepers needed immediately Be a part of the greatest team in cleaning! Good pay, Great personality, Team player, Dependable Transportation and cell phone a must To apply call 719-689-0926
RENTAL Hitchin' Post has horse, stock, flatbed and utility trailers for rent. We also have a 27HP Tractor with blade, auger or mower. Great prices, flexibility, credit card deposit required. www.hitchinpostrentalsco.com, 719-748-8333
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The Carr Manor and Imperial Hotel and Restaurant are looking to fill the following positions: Full Time Housekeepers Part Time Housekeepers Part Time Restaurant Server (Thursday - Sunday) Part Time Maintenance/Landscaping Person Dependable transportation and cell phone a must. Salary based on experience. Call 719-689-3709 or apply in person 10am – 3pm Monday - Friday at Carr Manor 350 E. Carr St., Cripple Creek LPN Needed! PRN position Teller County Jail in Divide, CO! APPLY online TODAY at: www.correctioncare.com EOE/Drug Free Workplace USAFA Farish Recreation Area will be soliciting Request for Proposal for the Caretaker Position. On-Site residency provided to ensure security and safety of facilities and guests. Must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/## 11. Call Betty: 719-333-4523
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Garage Sales 4th Annual Divide Wide Yard Sale VENDORS WANTED
Saturday August 23rd 9am-3pm For Registration Information contact Joe Kain @ Ancestral Arts
687-2278
August 1st & 2nd Pasture Sale Semi load of everything you could want Household, Lawn & Garden, Ladders - Saws etc. World War II Memorabilia, Treadmill, Linens, Dishes etc. Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-3pm 3663 County Road 12 Florissant No Early Sales
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The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs. • Lead by example, in all CC&V safety processes, ensuring safe work practices in all tasks. • Manage and ensure strict compliance and ethical behavior with state and federal regulations in all aspects of accounting and financial processes. • Exhibits utmost adherence to confidential information, financials, salaries and other employee related information. • Provides Leadership and Supervision to other accounting functions. • Monitor and manage the general ledger and relevant sub ledgers through ensuring the accurate and complete processing of transactions. • Perform accurate and timely month end accounting close activities ensuring required financial and accounting outputs are produced. • Review fixed asset management functions to ensure accurate, valid and complete processing of fixed asset and capital assets. • Perform specific revenue management processes to initiate sales transactions for Corporate. • Ensure SOX compliance by implementing, monitoring and identifying additional control improvements. • Manage and support the Purchase Card (P-Card) and virtual storage systems. • As SAP Steward, approve, create, change and monitor key statistical figures for finance and controlling at the CC&V mine as well as back-up Corporate. • Prepare various reports as needed and required for site, accounting department and Corporate. • Must be efficient in the use of Excel, Outlook and Word with experience in SAP and Essbase preferred. • Must be able to work 40 + hours a week as well as weekend or off hours work as the business dictates. EDUCATION AND TRAINING • BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree. • Solid understanding of accounting regulations with both state and federal agencies to include GAAP, accounts payable, SOX controls, IRS guidelines and other required regulations. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS • Must have 5 years experience in Accounting and Finance. • Two or more years Supervisory experience. • Solid Leadership skills to include conflict resolution and employee mentoring. • Basic knowledge of SAP accounting processes preferred. • Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers is imperative. • Experience in preparation of business performance management (budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and management reporting) • Strong interpersonal skills and dealing professionally with all levels of employees required. AngloGold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This position will be responsible for supporting site Accounting and Supervision of various Accounting positions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal accounting processes, policies and procedures. Reporting to the Accounting Manager the incumbent will be accountable for accurate and efficient processing of financial information, performing reconciliations and closing financial records in a timely and efficient manner. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting business performance management processes including preparation of budget plans, analyzing and reporting on business performance. This position will also ensure compliance with all State, Federal and local payroll regulations.
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Great Prices Antiques, Furniture, Books, Tools, Downsizing 520 Owl Court Woodland Park Saturday 8/2 8am-4pm HUGE Multi Family Yard Sale Fri. - Sun. August 1, 2, 3 258 Appian Way CME Florissant 8am-6pm Follow Yellow Balloons Tools, Furniture, Yard Equipment, Clothes, Man Things, Guitar, Electric Fencing, Many unique items! Cash only please Multi Family Moving/Garage Sale Friday August 1st & Saturday August 2nd 8:30am-2pm 608 West Lake Avenue Woodland Park Wide variety of Household / Kitchen / Decorative Items. Furniture, Childrens/Womens clothing all sizes, toys, musical instruments, record albums too much to list Some Furniture, Adult Clothes, 27' Trailer, Manure Spreader, Lots of Misc. Off Painted Rocks Road 314 County Road 781 Follow Signs Friday & Saturday August 1 & 2 8am-4pm YARD SALE Friday & Saturday August 1 & 2 7:00am - 12noon 905 Forest Edge Place Yard Sale. Fri. Aug. 1 & Sat. Aug 2. 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. 200 Wildrose Ct. Woodland Park (off Hwy. 67, off Research) Kitchen,household items; camping items (tent, packs, etc.); model train items; luggage; headboards; vacuums; DVD's; ski clothing; golf clubs; camera; GPS system; cell phones; new microwave; chain saw; tile saw.
ESTATE/YARD SALE 942 Lucky Lady Drive Friday and Saturday August 1st & 2nd 8am-1pm Toys, Tools, Women's Clothes, Antiques, Tools from Germany, Follow the balloons
Firewood FIREWOOD FOR SALE split and delivered $150 per cord, 719-748-1128
FIREWOOD Log Loads $125/cord (4 cord min.), Rounds $149/cord, Split $199/cord Hardwood/Pine Mix Available Fuel Surcharge David - Colorado Timber Products 719-287-1234
Furniture Schwinn's travel mans bike red 18 1/2" good shape, luggage rack, basket, etc. Great College Bike $60 Cash obo (719)687-8787
RV’s and Campers
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Driveways. Culverts. Grade Work. Backfill Lot Clearing. Plus Much More
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RV Cover For Sale
Vortex Deluxe weatherproof TT cover. Fits 35-38' TT. New $269.00. Used only once. Asking $150.00 cash. 512-636-2488. In Woodland Park. If interested, we can email photos.
• Wood • Gas • Pellet • Wood/Coal Ph. (719) 748-3831
Lost and Found Check the TCRAS website to see if your pet has been located @ www.tcrascolorado.com.
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Handyman Services & Home Repairs Over 30 years experience
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Ute Pass 2 bed 1 bath with 1 bed 1 bath mother in law. Oversized 1 car garage with shop. $1400 Woodland Park 3 bed 2 bath 2 car. Airplane hanger size shop, loafing shed. 1 horse okay. $1700 We have tenants looking for rentals. If you are interested in renting your property, please call Donna Jones at Land Resource Associates
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Spring Valley 2 bedroom, 1 bath No pets/smoking, $850/mo 719-687-6731
Duplexes, Multiplexes for Rent duplex for rent, 1 bedroom, pd. water & trash, available now, $650 monthly +deposit. Cascade Call 303-973-8096
SERVICES Appliance Repair Gas Buster's Co.
Artie Weaver 351-0418 / 748-1030 Natural and L.P. Gas Lines Gas Appliances Repaired and Installed, Wood and Gas Stoves and Fireplaces 23 Years Experience Residential - Commercial - Licensed - Insured
Concrete/Paving
Small repairs to complete remodeling. Tim Thomas, Woodland Park
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Hauling Service Rocky Mountain Hauling You name it, We haul it away The lowest prices Small moves, Tree trimming, Free Appliance/Metal Drop Off Insured 719-684-3692
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Call Bob 719-748-8381
Misc. Services We service and repair
compact tractors, pickup and delivery available, quality mechanics - reasonable rates. Hitchin' Post Trailer Sales, 719-748-8333
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Estate Sales Woodland Park Moving Sale Friday & Saturday August 1-2 9am-5pm 725 Sun Valley Drive Furniture, Pictures & Frames, Ping Pong, Foozeball, Fridge, Smoker Saturday Includes Ugandan Mulungi Hand made items supporting SOUL Foundation
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Drywall Banister Drywall 40 years exp. No job too small Licensed/Insured
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NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0030
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
Public Notices Public Notice
NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0029
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0028 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: WILLIAM D. MARTIN AND STEPHANIE N. MARTIN Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: 3/6/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 3/10/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 624709 Original Principal Amount: $85,680.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $80,049.19 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 208A, BLOCK 16, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES UNIT TWO, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 511 Will Scarlet Dr Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 27, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/2/2014 Last Publication: 7/30/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 5/7/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 1068.100170.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0028 First Publication: 7/2/2014 Last Publication: 7/30/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0029 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
On May 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Public Trustees
Original Grantor: JERRY D. SHIELDS AND HENRI C. SHIELDS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 9/14/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 9/24/2007 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 610982 Original Principal Amount: $101,246.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $92,988.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE EAST 25 FEET OF THE WEST 75 FEET OF LOTS 13 THRU 16 AND THE WEST 25 FEET OF THE EAST 50 FEET OF LOTS 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 27, SPICER ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 205 Spicer Ave Victor, CO 80860 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 27, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/2/2014 Last Publication: 7/30/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 5/7/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOAN OLSON Attorney Registration #28078 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 1269.100419.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0029 First Publication: 7/2/2014 Last Publication: 7/30/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0030 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 9, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: LEE C TRUJILLO AND CHARLES E WILLIAMS Original Beneficiary: DENNIS W. JOHNSON AND ANN MARIE BRICK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DENNIS W. JOHNSON AND ANN MARIE BRICK Date of Deed of Trust: 4/30/2010 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/5/2010 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 635161 Original Principal Amount: $127,363.22 Outstanding Principal Balance: $119,897.62
Original Grantor: JERRY D. SHIELDS AND HENRI C. SHIELDS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, are hereby notified that the covenants of INC. the deed of trust have been violated as Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: follows: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Public Notice Date of Deed of Trust: 9/14/2007 Failure to timely make payments as reCity ofof Victor Payments forunter Junethe 2014 Recording Date of Deed Trust: quired Trust Deed and the Evid9/24/2007 ence of DebtLsecured thereby,600.00 including Hakes, Byron Payee or Description Amount Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. payment in full at maturity. 400.00 Perdew, Tarla Cloud Services 99.00 610982 Petri, Veldean 400.00 Bank ACH Fee 35.00 Original THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Uline Principal Amount: $101,246.00 144.50 Wallace, Michael 400.00 OAmazon u t s t a nPhone d i n g Cases P r i n c i p a l B a 17.45 l a n c e : City A FIRST LIEN. of Cripple Creek 2,083.33 $Amazon 9 2 , 9 8 8Phone . 2 1 Cases THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Hilfers, Ryan 2,000.00 19.40 I S A L LLeah OF THE PROPER TY ENDoubletree for CML Conference 113.93 Newlen, 125.00 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Doubletree for CML Conference 113.93 Acorn Petroleum 2,738.72 DEED OF TRUST. are hereby notified that the covenants of Adherence Construction Mngmnt 800.00 Amazon Phone Cases 66.54 THE FLOURINE, MINERAL SURVEY the deed of trust have been violated as Blue Financial Batteries & Bulbs 99.98 NO.Tarp 11679, AS DEFINED AND289.46 LIMITED follows: Colorado Dept of Public Health 55.00 Century 63.93 29, BY ITS Link PATENT, LYING IN SECTION City of Cripple Hilfers, Ryan 1,000.00 TOWNSHIP Creek 14 SOUTH, 11,916.45 RANGE 69 Failure to pay principal and interest when Colorado Community 7.00 OF US Postal Service 125.33 WEST OF THE 6THMedia P.M., COUNTY due together will all other payments Acorn Petroleum Colorado Gas 1,115.76 TELLER,Natural STATE OF COLORADO. provided for in the Evidence of2,596.74 Debt seAdherence Construction Executech Utah, Inc. 10.00 cured by the Deed of Trust and other violMngmnt 1,800.00 GCR Tires Service 1,984.00 which has &the address of: ations of the terms thereof. Konica MinoltaRoad Business 347.36 Black Hills Energy 4,331.95 2762 County 61 Konica Finance 188.57 Business 73.00 THE LIEN Ink FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE CrippleMinolta Creek,Premier CO 80813 Colorado Community Media 16.60 Long Branch Construction 3,480.00 A FIRST LIEN. OccupationalNOTICE Health OF SALE Conley Construction 21,200.00 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Technologi, Inc. 450.00 Debra IS A L LDowns O F TH E P R O P E R T 81.41 Y ENDHM Design BY THE LIEN2,300.00 Quill 320.46 CUMBERED OF THE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt El PasoOF CtyTRUST. Public Health Lab 40.00 Teller County Waste DEED secured by the Deed of Trust 796.90 described Woodland Hardware & Home 313.87 Executech Utah, Inc. 57.50 THE EAST 25 FEET OF THE WEST 75 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Cripple Creek Hrdware & Supplyby 595.54 Motherlode Liquors 434.14 FEET OF LOTS 13 THRU 16 AND THE Demand for sale as provided law and PITE Creative 750.00 Carquest 416.48 WEST 25 FEET OF THE EAST 50 FEET in said Deed of Trust. 200.00 Powell Mechanical 1,276.00 OF LOTS 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 27, High Pine Design Payroll 12,360.01 Quill 461.83 SPICER ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Sam’s Club BRC/PLCC 58.11 Aflac 33.00 of VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon SGS North America Inc. 217.25 Colorado Department OF COLORADO. September 10, 2014, at the Teller County Of Revenue Taylor Fence Company 28.54 Public Trustee’s Office, 1011,094.00 W. Bennett Delta Colorado 384.89 Tellerhas County Building of: Dept 100.00 which the address Ave.,Dental CrippleofCreek, Colorado, sell at pubOrchard Trust Llcand best 69.24 VoidSpicer CheckAve 205 lic auction to Company, the highest bidder Watson 1,074.00 United Healthcare 8,433.72 Victor, CORooter 80860 for cash, the said real property and all inUnited 3,914.96heirs Titan Machinery 200.73 terest States of saidTreasury Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ United States Treasury Titan Machinery NOTICE OF SALE 431.79 and assigns therein, for the3,868.44 purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said 120,171.00 CBeyond 1,935.28 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Paramount Services, LLC 1,700.00 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses secured the Deed of Trust described Wallace,by Autumn 805.00 Legal Notice 933538 of sale andNo.: other items allowed by law, herein, and Payroll has filed Notice of Election 12,640.74 First 2014 a Certificand Publication: will issue toJuly the 30, purchaser Demand sale as provided and Orchard for Trust Company, Llc by law 69.24 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. inBeaty, said Deed of Trust. Larry 1,000.00 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Davis, Bruce 400.00 First Publication: 7/16/2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Last Publication: 8/13/2014 that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of Published in: Pikes Peak Courier August 27, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett
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On May 9, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Original Grantor: LEE C TRUJILLO AND CHARLES E WILLIAMS Original Beneficiary: DENNIS W. JOHNSON AND ANN MARIE BRICK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DENNIS W. JOHNSON AND ANN MARIE BRICK Date of Deed of Trust: 4/30/2010 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/5/2010 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 635161 Original Principal Amount: $127,363.22 Outstanding Principal Balance: $119,897.62
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to timely make payments as required unter the Trust Deed and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby, including payment in full at maturity. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE FLOURINE, MINERAL SURVEY NO. 11679, AS DEFINED AND LIMITED BY ITS PATENT, LYING IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 2762 County Road 61 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of September 10, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/16/2014 Last Publication: 8/13/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 5/16/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JANET K WILLIAMS Attorney Registration #19032 MULLIKEN WEINER BERG & JOLIVET, P.C. 102 SOUTH TEJON, SUITE 900, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903-2238 Phone: (719) 635-8750 Fax: Attorney file #: 50827.001 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0030 First Publication: 7/16/2014 Last Publication: 8/13/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0031
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Dated: 5/20/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Attorney: HOLLY L DECKER Attorney Registration #32647 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-049-26621
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The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0031 First Publication: 7/23/2014 Last Publication: 8/20/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0032 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: ROBERT L VANDEROEF Original Beneficiary: FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDY MAC BANK. F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ONEWEST BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 9/28/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/30/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 599392 Original Principal Amount: $232,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $90,616.45 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The failure to occupy and use the property as Borrower(s)' principal residence as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1793, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES NO. 11, COUNTY OF TELLER STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 57 Estes Circle Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of September 17, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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On May 16, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.
Dated: 5/20/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Original Grantor: GARY LEE HOOD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, STEARNS LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: 10/6/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/14/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 621545 Original Principal Amount: $107,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,275.82
Attorney: ALISON L BERRY Attorney Registration #34531 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 14-001325
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. TRACT B, RAINBOW VALLEY UNIT 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 328 Sportsman Lane Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of September 17, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/23/2014 Last Publication: 8/20/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 5/20/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: HOLLY L DECKER Attorney Registration #32647 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-049-26621 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0032 First Publication: 7/23/2014 Last Publication: 8/20/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Trustee NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0034 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 28, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: MARK A. KNIGHT Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-D, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust: 9/19/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 9/29/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 585669 Original Principal Amount: $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $124,629.02 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 56A, BLOCK 5, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES-UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AND TO THAT RESOLUTION RECORDED MARCH 17, 1987 IN BOOK 397 PAGE 319, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO which has the address of: 225 Minstrel Drive Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE
the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A L L O F T H E P R O P E R T Y E N CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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City of Woodland Park LOT 56A, BLOCK 5, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES-UNIT ONE, ACA public hearing for the case below will ToTHE advertise your publicbenotices call CORDING TO RECORDED PLAT heard by the303-566-4100 Woodland Park PlanAND TO THAT RESOLUTION RECORning Commission on Thursday, AuDED MARCH 17, 1987 IN BOOK 397 gust 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall PAGE 319, TELLER COUNTY, COLORCouncil Chambers at 220 W. South AvADO enue, Woodland Park, Colorado.
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which has the address of: 225 Minstrel Drive Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of September 24, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/30/2014 Last Publication: 8/27/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 5/29/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOAN OLSON Attorney Registration #28078 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 4500.100277.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0034 First publication: July 30, 2014 Last publication: August 27, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on July 15, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Teller County District Court. The petition requests that the name of Gabriel Neal Lippman be changed to Gabriel Neal Lippman-DeRosia. Case No.: 2014 C 300 Janell Sciacca, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 72101 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: August 13, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 13, 2014 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Teller County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Frank Danny Garcia be changed to Frank Danny Garcia Reyes Case No.: 2014 C 74 Janell Sciacca, Clerk of Court By: Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 933511 First Publication: July 16, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen F. Tufft, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30037; Division W All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to the District Court of Teller County, Colorado, on or before December 1, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred. Sara Ruth Schafer Co-Personal Representative 6225 Burgess Road Colorado Springs, CO 80908 Mary Jane Tufft Co-Personal Representative 409 Burlington Avenue Colorado Springs, Co 80905 Legal Notice No.: 72102 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: August 13, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Grace McGrew, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30030 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso / Teller County, Colorado on or before November 17, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Seth McFarland Personal Representative 31 A Marcos Lane, Corrales, NM 87048 Legal Notice No: 933517 First Publication: July 16, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Courier View
Government Legals Public Notice City of Woodland Park A public hearing for the case below will be heard by the Woodland Park Planning Commission on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. CUP14-004 Lichina Automotive (Tabled from July 24, 2014): Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) review and approval for Lichina Automotive, located in the Central Business District, Lot 1, Block
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CUP14-004 Lichina Automotive (Tabled from July 24, 2014): Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) review and approval for Lichina Automotive, located in the Central Business District, Lot 1, Block 1, Workman’s Subdivision, City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado (more specifically 115 S. Park Street), for the purpose of adding an 800-square foot building to include one automotive repair bay and associated site improvements. This request is being made by the applicant and owner of Lichina Automotive, Mr. Tom Lichina. The City of Woodland Park City Council will hear the case on Thursday, August 21, 2014 for initial posting of the ordinance and set the public hearing for September 4, 2014. The City Council meetings will be held at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5209. Legal Notice No.: 72105 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice City of Woodland Park Historical Preservation Committee Monday, August 4, 2014 – 3:30 PM City Hall – 1st Floor Conference Room Agenda 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from July 7, 2014 3. Public Hearings - None 4. Committee Business a. Main Street Program/Creative Arts District b. SHF Reconnaissance Survey c. Landmarking Plaques d. 2015 Budget 5. Reports: a. Committee Members’ Reports b. Council Member Liaison’s Report c. Planning Director’s Report 6. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda 7. Adjournment Legal Notice No.: 72106 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District currently has a vacant Board Member position. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to NETCFPD. Attn: Executive Assistant 1010 Evergreen Heights Dr. Woodland Park, CO 80863 no later than August 9, 2014. Legal Notice No.: 72100 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: 2014 Contract for Chipseal & Streets Re-surfacing Project A-One Chipseal Notice is hereby given that the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (the “City”), located in Teller County, Colorado, will make final payment at City Hall located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, on the 8th DAY OF AUGUST 2014, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. to A-One Chipseal for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced Project. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: Public Works Director, with a copy to: Norton Smith & Keane, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Legal Notice No.: 72103 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: August 6, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice City of Woodland Park A public hearing for the case below will be heard by the Woodland Park Planning Commission on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. CUP14-003 Fred’s Towing (Tabled from July 24, 2014): Request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) review and approval for an accessory U-Haul truck and trailer rental use to the existing automobile towing service use located in the Community Commercial (CC) Zone District. The property is located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 69 of the unplatted Kowitz tracts with an address of 314 N. HWY 67, Woodland Park, Colorado. This request is being made by the applicant and owner of Fred’s Towing, Mr. David Zeiler. The City of Woodland Park City Council will hear the case on Thursday, August 21, 2014 for initial posting of the ordinance and set the public hearing scheduled for September 4, 2014. The City Council meetings will be held at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5209. Legal Notice No.: 72104 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
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Teams announced for the upcoming USA Pro Cycling Challenge Colorado Springs and Woodland Park take center stage By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com The 2014 version of the USA pro Cycling Challenge is beginning to really take shape. Te event, which runs August 18-24 with stages in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, will feature 16 of the world’s top professional cycling teams. Led by UCI ProTeams BMC Racing Team, Cannondale Pro Cycling, Team Garmin-Sharp, Tinkoff-Saxo and Trek Factory Racing, the race will include some of the top talent in the sport. It will take riders on a heart-pounding journey through the Colorado Rockies. The seven-day stage race will travel 550 miles from Aspen to Denver, making stops in cities known for their cycling culture and history such as Vail and Boulder. Colorado Springs is the site of Stage 4 on Aug. 21. Woodland Park is the starting point of Stage 5 on Aug. 22. “We consistently get such an overwhelmingly positive response from the teams that participate in the Pro Challenge each year,” said Rick Schaden, owner of the USA Pro Challenge. “The race continues to build momentum year after year and we’ll look to build on that in 2014 by welcoming back some veteran teams and introducing some new ones to the challenging terrain and beautiful scenery of Colorado.” Featuring teams hailing from six countries, the USA Pro Challenge will test riders by taking them to unprecedented eleva-
tions. Many of the riders are competing in the Tour de France. “We’ve had huge success in the Pro Challenge the past three years and we’re looking forward to returning for a fourth,” said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO, Slipstream Sports and Team Garmin-Sharp. “As a Colorado-based team, this is a race we look forward to all year and the riders always bring their a-game. “Last year Lachlan Morton won the Best Young Rider competition and Tom Danielson got third overall, so we have high goals for the race and we will give fans plenty of reasons to cheer.” Here is the complete list of teams that will be competing in the 2014 USA Pro Challenge: UCI ProTeams BMC Racing Team (USA) @BMCProTeam Cannondale Pro Cycling (ITA) @cannondalePro Team Garmin-Sharp (USA) @Ride_Argyle Tinkoff-Saxo (RUS) @tinkoff_saxo Trek Factory Racing (USA) @TrekFactory UCI Professional Continental Teams Drapac Professional Cycling (AUS) @ DrapacCycling Team NetApp - Endura (GER) @NetAppEndura Team Novo Nordisk (USA) @TeamNovoNordisk UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team (USA) @UHCprocycling UCI Continental Teams Bissell Development Team (USA) @BissellDT Hincapie Sportswear Development Team (USA) @HincapieDevo Jamis-Hagens Berman p/b Sutter Home (USA) @TeamJamisHB Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis (USA) @JellyBel-
Teams have been announced for the 2014 version of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Stage 4 of the race will be Aug. 21 in Colorado Springs. Stage 5 will begin in Woodland Park. Courtesy photo lyTeam Optum Presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies (USA) @OPTUMpbKBS Rapha Condor JLT (GBR) @raphacondorjlt Team SmartStop (USA) @TeamSmartStop Full team rosters will be announced closer to the race. “The USA Pro Challenge has featured some of the best teams in the world over the last three years and 2014 will be no different,” said Shawn Hunter, CEO of the Pro Challenge. “We’re giving cycling fans in the United States the chance to see the teams they love up close and in person. Interest in the race continues to grow and this year’s diverse roster of teams is going to create seven intensely competitive days of racing in August.” The Pro Challenge is welcoming seven new teams for their first appearance in the race, including Trek Factory Racing, Drapac Professional Cycling, Team NetApp - Endura, Bissell Development Team, Hincapie Sportswear Development Team,
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Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: Public Works Director, with a copy to: Norton Smith & Keane, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Legal Notice No.: 933530 First Publication: July 23, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Sealed bids for “Teller County 2014 Annual Centerline Striping Services” consisting of approximately 69.0 miles of centerline striping with CDOT specification paint and beads and removal of approximately 150 LF of double yellow centerline and edgeline for Teller County Public Works will be received by Teller County Public Works at its Administrative Office located at 308-A Weaverville Road, P.O. Box 805, Divide, CO 80814 up until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday August 13, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
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CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: Public Works Director, with a copy to: Norton Smith & Keane, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
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BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Legal Notice No.: 933530 First Publication: July 23, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids for “Teller County 2014 Annual Centerline Striping Services” consisting of approximately 69.0 miles of centerline striping with CDOT specification paint and beads and removal of approximately 150 LF of double yellow centerline and edgeline for Teller County Public Works will be received by Teller County Public Works at its Administrative Office located at 308-A Weaverville Road, P.O. Box 805, Divide, CO 80814 up until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday August 13, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
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All work must be completed no later than October 10, 2014. Public Notice
Government Legals INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for “Teller County 2014 Annual Centerline Striping Services” consisting of approximately 69.0 miles of centerline striping with CDOT specification paint and beads and removal of approximately 150 LF of double yellow centerline and edgeline for Teller County Public Works will be received by Teller County Public Works at its Administrative Office located at 308-A Weaverville Road, P.O. Box 805, Divide, CO 80814 up until 11:00 a.m. local time, Thursday August 13, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All work must be completed no later than October 10, 2014. Please visit www.co.teller.co.us to obtain the bid package electronically. Once bid package is obtained electronically, please call Teller County Public Works and inform us so that we can list you on the official plan holders list.
Please visit www.co.teller.co.us to obtain the bid package electronically. Once bid package is obtained electronically, please call Teller County Public Works and inform us so that we can list you on the official plan holders list.
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Any questions regarding this bid should be directed to Bryan Kincaid, Right-ofWay Supervisor at 719-687-8812. All interested firms are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the RFB. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TELLER COUNTY, CO Legal Notice No.: 933531 First Publication: July 23, 2014 Last Publication: August 6, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice This is to serve as notice that Bridger Wireless, Inc. is in the process of fulfilling compliance requirements for a proposed 130-foot telecommunications monopole tower at Hwy 24 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, CO (38° 56’ 26.99202” N; 105° 12’ 59.75717” W). Comments are sought on the effect of the proposed tower on historic properties within the viewshed of the proposed tower per the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement of March 7, 2005 under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For comments, please write to: Terracon-Telecommunications Group, 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. North, Suite 3, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, (303) 423-3300.
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This is to serve as notice that Bridger Wireless, Inc. is in the process of fulfilling compliance requirements for a proposed 130-foot telecommunications monopole tower at Hwy 24 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, CO (38° 56’ 26.99202” N; 105° 12’ 59.75717” W). Comments are sought on the effect of the proposed tower on historic properties within the viewshed of the proposed tower per the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement of March 7, 2005 under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For comments, please write to: Terracon-Telecommunications Group, 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. North, Suite 3, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, (303) 423-3300. Legal Notice No.: 933539 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
be directed to Bryan Kincaid, Right-ofWhen government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify Way Supervisor at 719-687-8812. All interested firms are invited to submit a you. Reading your public notices isandthe bid in accordance with the terms con- best way to find out what is ditions stated in the RFB. happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TELLER COUNTY, CO read public notices, you never know what you might miss. Legal Notice No.: 933531 Any questions regarding this bid should
Notices are meant to be noticed. Read your public notices and get involved! All work must be completed no later than October 10, 2014.
Please visit www.co.teller.co.us to obtain the bid package electronically. Once bid package is obtained electronically, please call Teller County Public Works and inform us so that we can list you on the official plan holders list. Any questions regarding this bid should be directed to Bryan Kincaid, Right-ofWay Supervisor at 719-687-8812.
First Publication: July 23, 2014 Last Publication: August 6, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Legal Notice No.: 933539 First Publication: July 30, 2014 Last Publication: July 30, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
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Pro Cycle merchandise on sale at Woodland Park locations Woodland Park is start of Stage 5 on Aug. 22
Merchandise for the Woodland Park Pro Cycling Challenge stage is on sale around town. You can get hats, T-shorts and sweat shirts at Team Telecycle, Cowbells, Tweeds, Vintage Vines, C.R. Chambers Photography and the City of Woodland Park-Parks and Rec Office. Photo by Danny Summers
By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com With the 2014 version of the USA Pro Cycle Challenge less than a month away, Woodland Park residents can show their support by buying merchandise. The list of retailers where you can purchase USA Pro Challenge Woodland Park merchandise inc includes Team Telecycle, Cowbells, Tweeds, Vintage Vines, C.R. Chambers Photography and the city of Woodland Park-Parks and rec office. T-shirts and hats are $20 each. Sweatshirts are $40. Cowbells are free with each purchase, or $3 each. Credit for the designs on the apparel goes to Mike Perini and Kathy Fleer.
RECREATION REPORT Woodland Park Parks & Recreation offers the following programs and sports. Sign up at least a week prior to session starting. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of participants. Call 719-687-5225 or stop by our office at 204 W. South Ave. Online registration and class information available at wpparksandrecreation.org.
Swim lessons
The Learn to Swim program follows the criteria set by American Red Cross. Descriptions of the classes are listed on the city website. Please bring a swim suit and towel. Instructors are Connie Knowles and Katy Conlin. For ages 6 months to 18 years. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays (session 12: July 29, 31, Aug. 5, 7, 12, 14) at the Golden Bell Camp. Cost is $45 per session, and $41 for an additional family member.
Family dog training Learn to teach your dog good manners as well as basic obedience commands such as loose leash walking, focus, wait, come, stay, sit, down, leave it. No dogs at first class. Led by instructor Alice Roszczewski, class is from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays (Aug. 16, 23, 30, Sept. 13, 20, 27) at CSCS. Cost is $150.
Mayor’s Cup 5K/10K The 25th annual Mayor’s Cup 5K/10K footrace and free kids’ fun run is Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Bring the family and enjoy a day of recreation. We will begin with the Free Kids Fun Run, then start the 5K/10K Race and wrap up with the Woodland Music Series “Shades of Blue” blues & jazz concert. Kids’ fun run: Half-mile, 8 a.m. (6 years
old); 50 yard, 8:10 a.m. (2-3 years old); 100 yards, 8:15 a.m. (4-5 years old). Race day registration for the kids’ fun run is from 7:30-7:45 a.m. Registration for the 5K/10K is from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person, and $15 for additional family members. On race day, registration is $25. Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation’s fitness center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Membership is $14 per month. Silver Sneaker memberships are free for qualifying seniors. Call 719-689-3514.
Ongoing
Kids summer camp Licensed day care for ages 5-17 is open from 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; field
trips are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call for information and fees. Silver Sneakers classic class, 10:3011:30 a.m. Fridays and Sundays. Classes are free to Silver Sneakers members. Summer dance program, hip hop and jazz technique, ages 7 and up, 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost $5. English as a Second Language, 7:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost $5. Anti-aging stretch workout for women, 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $5. Aikido for adults (martial arts), 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $5. Aikido for kids (martial arts), 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $5. Zumba (dance exercise), 4:15-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with fitness membership.
A few weekends in class means more weekends doing what you love. Weekend College at Pikes Peak Community College allows you to earn your Associate’s Degree in two years by only taking classes on the weekend. Classes begin August 25 and are 15 weeks long. Enroll Now. Call 719.502.3200
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